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

McCalop, 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 McCalop surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCalop in America

McCalop is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCalop surname appeared 238 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 McCalop.

We can also compare 2010 data for McCalop 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 McCalop

The surname MCCALOP has its origins in Scotland, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son" and "galop" which refers to a type of horse or pony. This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who worked with horses or ponies, potentially a breeder or trainer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Argyllshire, Scotland, where a John McCalop was born in 1598. The name also appears in various legal documents and land records from the 17th century, indicating its presence in the Scottish Highlands during that time period.

In the 18th century, the name MCCALOP began to spread beyond Scotland, as several individuals migrated to other parts of the British Isles and even to the American colonies. Notable examples include William McCalop, a merchant from Glasgow who settled in Virginia in the 1740s, and Robert McCalop, a farmer from Inverness who relocated to Ireland in the late 1700s.

As the name spread, its spelling variations also emerged, such as McCallop, McCallopp, and McCallup. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the phonetic nature of the name's pronunciation.

In the 19th century, several individuals bearing the MCCALOP surname made notable contributions in various fields. One such individual was James McCalop (1820-1886), a Scottish engineer who worked on the construction of railways in India. Another was Mary McCalop (1845-1912), an American educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded a school for girls in New York City.

Other notable individuals with the MCCALOP surname include:

1. Alexander McCalop (1775-1838), a Scottish soldier who served in the Napoleonic Wars.
2. Thomas McCalop (1810-1892), an Irish-born journalist and author who wrote extensively on the history of Ireland.
3. Elizabeth McCalop (1860-1935), an Australian painter and sculptor known for her landscapes and portraits.
4. John McCalop (1890-1964), a Scottish-American businessman who founded a successful construction company in Chicago.
5. Margaret McCalop (1920-2005), a British novelist and poet whose works explored themes of identity and social justice.

While the MCCALOP surname may not be as widely known as some others, its history and origins reflect the rich cultural heritage of Scotland and the diverse journeys of those who have carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCalop

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

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

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