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

McBurrows, 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 McBurrows surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McBurrows in America

McBurrows is the 65424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McBurrows surname appeared 303 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 McBurrows.

We can also compare 2010 data for McBurrows 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 McBurrows

The surname MCBURROWS is of Scottish origin, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Gaelic term "Mac a' Bhurraidh," which translates to "son of the torrent" or "son of the stream." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name likely resided near a fast-flowing stream or torrent in the highlands of Scotland.

The name is thought to have evolved from various spellings such as "MacBurrow," "MacBurrough," and "MacBurroughs" before settling on the modern spelling of "MCBURROWS." These variations reflect the phonetic transcription of the Gaelic language into written English during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded references to the MCBURROWS name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document containing the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. This document lists a "Gillecrist MacBurrow" from the county of Argyll, providing evidence of the name's existence in the late 13th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the MCBURROWS name was John MCBURROWS, born around 1520 in Stirlingshire, Scotland. He was a prominent landowner and a staunch supporter of the Protestant Reformation. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of Scotland and England.

Another individual of historical significance was Sir Alexander MCBURROWS (1615-1683), a Scottish military leader who served as a colonel in the Royalist army during the English Civil War. He was knighted for his bravery and loyalty to King Charles I.

In the 18th century, James MCBURROWS (1730-1795) was a renowned Scottish architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Old College of the University of Edinburgh and the Trades' Hall in Glasgow.

Moving into the 19th century, Margaret MCBURROWS (1820-1892) was a notable Scottish educator and philanthropist. She founded several schools for underprivileged children in Glasgow and worked tirelessly to promote education and literacy among the working class.

The MCBURROWS name has a rich history rooted in the rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands, with bearers of the name making significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McBurrows

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

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

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