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

McCaslin, 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 McCaslin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCaslin in America

McCaslin is the 7106th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCaslin surname appeared 4,709 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname McCaslin.

We can also compare 2010 data for McCaslin 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 McCaslin

The surname McCaslin is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic Mac Aisling, which means "son of the dream or vision." This patronymic name is believed to have originated in the Highlands of Scotland, particularly in the regions of Argyll and the Isles, in the 13th or 14th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the late 14th century, where it appears as "MacAisling." Over time, the spelling evolved to reflect the anglicized version, McCaslin.

The name gained prominence in the Scottish Highlands, where the McCaslin clan played a significant role in the clan wars and struggles for power during the 16th and 17th centuries. The McCaslins were known for their involvement in various battles and conflicts, including the Battle of Glenlivet in 1594.

In the late 17th century, the McCaslin name appeared in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Argyllshire, indicating their presence in the region. One notable figure from this period was John McCaslin, born around 1650, who was a prominent landowner and chieftain of the McCaslin clan.

As the Scottish diaspora spread across the world, the McCaslin name traveled with it. In the 18th century, several McCaslins emigrated to the American colonies, settling in various regions, including Virginia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. One of the earliest recorded McCaslins in America was William McCaslin, born in 1725 in Virginia.

Another notable figure was Robert McCaslin, born in 1770 in North Carolina, who served as a militia captain during the American Revolutionary War. He later became a successful farmer and landowner in Tennessee.

In the 19th century, the McCaslin name continued to gain prominence in various fields. John McCaslin, born in 1812 in Indiana, was a renowned Baptist minister and educator who founded several educational institutions.

Additionally, James McCaslin, born in 1845 in Ohio, was a prominent businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the growth of the steel industry in the United States.

Throughout history, the McCaslin surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCaslin

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

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

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