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

McAngus, 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 McAngus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McAngus in America

McAngus is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McAngus surname appeared 129 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname McAngus.

We can also compare 2010 data for McAngus 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 McAngus

The surname McAngus has its origins in Scotland, emerging in the late 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Angus" or "Aengus," meaning "one strength" or "unique vigor." The prefix "Mc" or "Mac" is a Gaelic term that means "son of," indicating the name originally referred to the son of someone named Angus.

McAngus was initially concentrated in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the counties of Inverness, Ross-shire, and Sutherland. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic tribe known as the Picts, who inhabited these regions before the arrival of the Scots.

One of the earliest known references to the name McAngus can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the late 13th century, where a "Finlay McAngus" is mentioned as a landowner in Ross-shire.

In the 14th century, the McAngus clan played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England. Sir Donald McAngus, born around 1285, was a notable figure who fought alongside Robert the Bruce and was rewarded with lands in Inverness-shire for his loyalty.

Another prominent member of the clan was John McAngus, a scholar and churchman who lived in the 15th century. He was appointed as the Bishop of Ross in 1472 and played a crucial role in the religious affairs of the time.

During the 16th century, the McAngus clan was involved in various conflicts and feuds with neighboring clans, such as the Mackenzies and the Munros. One of the most famous members from this period was Evan McAngus, born in 1543, who led his clan in several battles and was known for his bravery and military prowess.

In the 17th century, the McAngus clan faced challenges due to the ongoing religious and political turmoil in Scotland. However, one notable figure from this time was Mary McAngus, born in 1612, who was a renowned poet and songwriter, renowned for her contributions to Scottish literature.

As the centuries passed, the McAngus name spread beyond Scotland, with members of the clan migrating to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Despite this diaspora, the name remains deeply rooted in its Scottish heritage and continues to be a source of pride for those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McAngus

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

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 McAngus 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 McAngus 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 McAngus was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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