2000
#11,709
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,454
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.91
Rare Last name
Mcandrews
A patronymic surname of Scottish and Irish origin, meaning "son of Andrew."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,843 Americans carry the last name Mcandrews. That puts it at #12,018 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.83 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 120,561 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mcandrews 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 Mcandrews with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.8K
1 in 120,561
Census rank
#12,018
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,479 bearers of the surname Mcandrews in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.83 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12018th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcandrews, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mcandrews
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcandrews, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mcandrews 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 Mcandrews surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 2,276
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 81
- Two or more races2.9% · 73
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 21
- Black or African American0.7% · 18
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mcandrews
Mcandrews 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
#12,514
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,477
+23 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.84
Rank movement Down 805 places
2020
#12,018
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,479
+2 bearers (+0.1%)
Per 100,000 0.83
Rank movement Up 496 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,709 | 2,454 | 0.91 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,514 | 2,477 | 0.84 | +23 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 805 places |
| 2020 | #12,018 | 2,479 | 0.83 | +2 bearers (+0.1%) | Up 496 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 Mcandrews 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 | #12,514 | #12,018 | 4.0% |
| Count | 2,477 | 2,479 | 0.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.84 | 0.83 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mcandrews bearers went from 2,477 to 2,479 (+0.1% change). The surname moved up 496 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,514 to #12,018.
FAQ
Mcandrews surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mcandrews?
Name Census estimates that about 2,843 living Americans carry the surname Mcandrews. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 120,561 residents.
How common is Mcandrews?
Mcandrews ranks #12,018 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.83 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 2,479 people with the surname Mcandrews. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,843), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.83 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.83 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 Mcandrews.
Has Mcandrews become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mcandrews went from 2,477 recorded bearers to 2,479. That is an increase of 2 (+0.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #12,514 to #12,018.
What does the Census say about the background of Mcandrews?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcandrews, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Mcandrews in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (2,276 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mcandrews appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Hispanic (3.3%), Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Mcandrews (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 Mcandrews mean?
A patronymic surname of Scottish and Irish origin, 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 Mcandrews (0.83 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 many Americans have the surname Mcandrews?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.