2000
#14,154
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,948
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.72
Rare Last name
Mcbryde
A Scottish occupational surname referring to a bride, or maker of bridles and other horse tack.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,399 Americans carry the last name Mcbryde. That puts it at #13,835 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.70 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 142,874 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mcbryde 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 Mcbryde with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.4K
1 in 142,874
Census rank
#13,835
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,092 bearers of the surname Mcbryde in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.70 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13835th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcbryde, the largest self-reported group is White at 56.6%. The next largest groups are Black (33.1%) and Two or More Races (5.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mcbryde
The surname McBryde has its origins in Scotland, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "brìde" meaning "bride" or "bridget", likely referring to a devotion to the Catholic saint of the same name.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name appears in the Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland in 1546, which mentions a "John McBryde". This suggests that the name was already established in Scotland by this time period.
The McBryde surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Ayrshire and Lanarkshire, where many families bearing this name were recorded in parish registers and historical documents from the 16th to 18th centuries.
In the 17th century, a notable figure named John McBryde (1638-1718) rose to prominence as a Scottish clergyman and theologian. He served as the minister of the parish of Clatt in Aberdeenshire and was widely respected for his scholarly works.
Another historical figure with this surname was Robert McBryde (1713-1784), a Scottish merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Kilwinning, Ayrshire. He is known for his involvement in local politics and his role in the development of the town's infrastructure.
The McBryde name also appears in connection with several place names in Scotland, such as McBrydeston, a former village in East Ayrshire, and McBrydeburg, an old spelling of the town of Kilbride in South Lanarkshire.
As the surname spread beyond Scotland, it gained recognition in other parts of the world. One notable individual was William McBryde (1795-1867), an Irish-born civil engineer who emigrated to the United States and played a significant role in the construction of several important infrastructure projects, including the Cumberland Road in Ohio.
Another noteworthy figure was James McBryde (1801-1890), a Scottish-born businessman and philanthropist who settled in Australia. He made a substantial fortune in the wool industry and was known for his generous contributions to educational institutions and charitable causes.
Overall, the surname McBryde has a rich history rooted in Scottish heritage, with many prominent individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across various fields and locations throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mcbryde
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcbryde, the largest self-reported group is White at 56.6%. The next largest groups are Black (33.1%) and Two or More Races (5.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Mcbryde 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 Mcbryde surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White56.6% · 1,185
- Black or African American33.1% · 693
- Two or more races5.3% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 70
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.2% · 26
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mcbryde
Mcbryde 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
#14,076
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,137
+189 bearers (+9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.72
Rank movement Up 78 places
2020
#13,835
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,092
-45 bearers (-2.1%)
Per 100,000 0.70
Rank movement Up 241 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,154 | 1,948 | 0.72 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,076 | 2,137 | 0.72 | +189 bearers (+9.7%) | Up 78 places |
| 2020 | #13,835 | 2,092 | 0.70 | -45 bearers (-2.1%) | Up 241 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 Mcbryde 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 | #14,076 | #13,835 | 1.7% |
| Count | 2,137 | 2,092 | -2.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.72 | 0.70 | -2.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mcbryde bearers went from 2,137 to 2,092 (-2.1% change). The surname moved up 241 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,076 to #13,835.
FAQ
Mcbryde surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mcbryde?
Name Census estimates that about 2,399 living Americans carry the surname Mcbryde. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 142,874 residents.
How common is Mcbryde?
Mcbryde ranks #13,835 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.70 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 2,092 people with the surname Mcbryde. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,399), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.7 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.70 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 Mcbryde.
Has Mcbryde become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mcbryde went from 2,137 recorded bearers to 2,092. That is a decrease of 45 (-2.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #14,076 to #13,835.
What does the Census say about the background of Mcbryde?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcbryde, the largest self-reported group is White at 56.6%. The next largest groups are Black (33.1%) and Two or More Races (5.3%). 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 Mcbryde in the 2020 Census, accounting for 56.6% (1,185 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mcbryde appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (56.6%), Black (33.1%), Two or More Races (5.3%). 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 Mcbryde (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 Mcbryde mean?
A Scottish occupational surname referring to a bride, or maker of bridles and other horse tack. 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 Mcbryde (0.70 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 Mcbryde?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.