2000
#7,471
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.52
Rare Last name
Mcandrew
A Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of Andrew."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,799 Americans carry the last name Mcandrew. That puts it at #7,623 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.40 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 71,422 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mcandrew surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Mcandrew with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
4.8K
1 in 71,422
Census rank
#7,623
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,185 bearers of the surname Mcandrew in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.40 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7623rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcandrew, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mcandrew
The surname McAndrew originated in Scotland, with its earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic "Mac Ghille Aindreis," meaning "son of the servant of Andrew." The name was initially concentrated in the regions of Argyll and Ayrshire.
One of the earliest documented references to the surname can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, where it appears as "MacAnndrew." This historical record lists Scots who swore fealty to King Edward I of England after his conquest of Scotland.
In the 16th century, the name was often spelled as "MacAndrew" or "McAndrew." During this period, the McAndrews were prominent landowners in the Isle of Islay, part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago.
A notable figure bearing this surname was Andrew McAndrew (1670-1745), a Scottish merchant and landowner from Ayrshire. He played a significant role in the development of Glasgow's shipping industry and was a member of the prestigious Trades House.
Another prominent individual was John McAndrew (1826-1906), a Scottish-American industrialist and founder of the McAndrew Boiler and Forge Company in Pennsylvania. His company was a major supplier of boilers and machinery during the American Civil War.
In the literary world, Robert McAndrew (1889-1969) was a renowned Scottish poet and playwright. He is best known for his works exploring the lives and struggles of working-class people in Glasgow.
The name McAndrew also has connections to the military. Major General James McAndrew (1824-1888) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War, serving with distinction in several major battles.
Lastly, William McAndrew (1834-1920) was a Scottish-American shipbuilder and naval architect. He founded the William McAndrew Shipyard in Pennsylvania, which built numerous vessels for the United States Navy and commercial clients.
While the surname McAndrew has Scottish roots, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand, reflecting the migration patterns of Scottish settlers and immigrants.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mcandrew
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcandrew, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mcandrew bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mcandrew surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 3,889
- Hispanic or Latino3.2% · 133
- Two or more races1.9% · 79
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 37
- Black or African American0.8% · 33
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 14
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mcandrew
Mcandrew appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#8,013
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,129
+19 bearers (+0.5%)
Per 100,000 1.40
Rank movement Down 542 places
2020
#7,623
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,185
+56 bearers (+1.4%)
Per 100,000 1.40
Rank movement Up 390 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,471 | 4,110 | 1.52 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,013 | 4,129 | 1.40 | +19 bearers (+0.5%) | Down 542 places |
| 2020 | #7,623 | 4,185 | 1.40 | +56 bearers (+1.4%) | Up 390 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mcandrew surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,013 | #7,623 | 4.9% |
| Count | 4,129 | 4,185 | 1.4% |
| Per 100K | 1.40 | 1.40 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mcandrew bearers went from 4,129 to 4,185 (+1.4% change). The surname moved up 390 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,013 to #7,623.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Mcandrew
FAQ
Mcandrew surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mcandrew?
Name Census estimates that about 4,799 living Americans carry the surname Mcandrew. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 71,422 residents.
How common is Mcandrew?
Mcandrew ranks #7,623 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.40 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,185 people with the surname Mcandrew. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,799), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.4 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.40 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Mcandrew.
Has Mcandrew become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mcandrew went from 4,129 recorded bearers to 4,185. That is an increase of 56 (+1.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #8,013 to #7,623.
What does the Census say about the background of Mcandrew?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcandrew, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mcandrew in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (3,889 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mcandrew appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Hispanic (3.2%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mcandrew (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mcandrew mean?
A Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of Andrew." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mcandrew (1.40 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Mcandrew?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Mcandrew on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.