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

McAnuff, 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 McAnuff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McAnuff in America

McAnuff is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McAnuff surname appeared 140 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 McAnuff.

We can also compare 2010 data for McAnuff 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 McAnuff

The surname McAnuff has its origins in the Scottish Highlands, where it first appeared in the 16th century. Derived from the Gaelic "Mac an Ubhaidh," which translates to "son of the guide," it suggests that the original bearers of this name played a vital role in guiding travelers through the rugged terrain of the Highlands.

The earliest recorded instance of the McAnuff surname can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of pledges of allegiance to King Edward I of England. This document lists a certain Gillecalum McAnuff, whose name indicates his role as a guide in the region.

Throughout the centuries, the McAnuff name has undergone various spelling variations, such as McAnuffe, McAnnuff, and McAnnuffe, reflecting the fluidity of language and regional dialects. One notable historical figure bearing this surname was Sir William McAnuff (1602-1671), a renowned Scottish military leader who fought alongside Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War.

In the late 17th century, records show that a branch of the McAnuff family settled in the Scottish Lowlands, where they established themselves as prominent landowners and merchants. One of the most illustrious members of this branch was James McAnuff (1732-1804), a successful merchant and philanthropist who donated a significant portion of his wealth to the establishment of schools and hospitals in his local community.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the McAnuff name spread beyond Scotland as members of the family emigrated to various parts of the British Empire. In 1825, a certain Robert McAnuff (1795-1867) was recorded as one of the earliest settlers bearing this surname in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, where he worked as a farmer and established a thriving agricultural enterprise.

Another notable figure in the McAnuff lineage was Sir John McAnuff (1856-1932), a British explorer and writer who gained fame for his expeditions to the African continent. His detailed accounts of his travels, published in numerous books and journals, provided valuable insights into the cultures and landscapes he encountered.

As the centuries passed, the McAnuff name continued to be represented across various fields, from academia to the arts. One such example is the acclaimed Scottish author and poet, Margaret McAnuff (1921-2009), whose works explored themes of identity, heritage, and the natural world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McAnuff

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

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

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