Find out how popular the last name McAndrews is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named McAndrews.

McAndrews, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the McAndrews surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McAndrews in America

McAndrews is the 12514th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McAndrews surname appeared 2,477 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname McAndrews.

We can also compare 2010 data for McAndrews to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name McAndrews

The surname McAndrews is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic personal name "Gille Anandrais," which translates to "servant of St. Andrew." It is believed to have originated in the 12th or 13th century, as the veneration of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, grew in popularity.

The McAndrews name is closely associated with the region of Argyll, located in the western Highlands of Scotland. This area was home to several prominent McAndrews families, some of whom held positions of influence and authority within their local communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the McAndrews name can be found in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of documents dating back to the late 13th century. These rolls contain the names of Scottish landowners who were required to swear allegiance to King Edward I of England during the Wars of Scottish Independence.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the McAndrews name appeared in various historical records, such as parish registers and court documents, particularly in the counties of Argyll and Ayr. Some notable individuals from this period include Duncan McAndrews, who was appointed Chamberlain of the Isles in 1590, and John McAndrews, a prominent merchant in Campbeltown in the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, a branch of the McAndrews family settled in the village of Kilmore, located in the parish of Southend on the island of Kintyre. This area was known for its long-standing tradition of seafaring and fishing, and several McAndrews individuals became renowned for their skills as sailors and shipbuilders.

One of the most famous individuals with the McAndrews surname was Robert McAndrews, born in 1838 in Campbeltown, Argyll. He was a renowned shipbuilder and served as the Lord Provost (mayor) of Glasgow from 1891 to 1894. His contributions to the city's shipbuilding industry were significant, and he oversaw the construction of several notable vessels during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Donald McAndrews (1858-1932), a Scottish-born Australian politician and businessman. He served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council and played a pivotal role in the development of the coal mining industry in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales.

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the McAndrews name also gained prominence in the United States, where many Scottish immigrants settled and established new communities. One such individual was William McAndrews (1861-1933), a successful banker and real estate developer in Chicago, who was instrumental in the construction of several prominent buildings in the city.

Throughout its history, the McAndrews surname has been closely associated with Scotland's maritime traditions, as well as the industries of shipbuilding, fishing, and commerce. While its origins can be traced back to the veneration of St. Andrew, the name has endured and spread across the globe, carried by generations of individuals who have left their mark on various communities and endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McAndrews

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname McAndrews.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for McAndrews was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of McAndrews has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name McAndrews was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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