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

McCaster, 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 McCaster surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCaster in America

McCaster is the 36585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCaster surname appeared 611 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 McCaster.

We can also compare 2010 data for McCaster 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 McCaster

The surname McCaster originates from Scotland and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "caster" meaning "caster" or "thrower." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was skilled in throwing objects, possibly related to hunting or warfare.

The earliest known record of the name McCaster can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented the names of Scottish nobles and landowners who swore fealty to King Edward I of England. This suggests that the McCaster family held a position of prominence in medieval Scotland.

In the 15th century, a branch of the McCaster clan settled in the Scottish Borders region, near the town of Jedburgh. The name appears in various historical documents from this area, often spelled as "McCaister" or "McCaester."

One notable bearer of the McCaster name was Robert McCaster, who was born in Jedburgh in 1587. He was a renowned scholar and author, known for his work on Scottish history and literature. His book, "The History of the Scottish Borders," published in 1632, is considered a seminal work on the region's history.

Another prominent McCaster was Sir William McCaster, born in 1702 in Edinburgh. He was a military officer who served in the British Army during the Seven Years' War. He was awarded the prestigious Order of the Bath for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the McCaster family expanded beyond Scotland, with some members emigrating to North America and other parts of the British Empire. One such individual was John McCaster, born in Glasgow in 1825. He settled in Canada and became a successful businessman, establishing a thriving trading company in Montreal.

Mary McCaster, born in Aberdeen in 1872, was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first all-girls schools in Scotland and was an active member of the suffragette movement, campaigning for women's right to vote.

The McCaster name has also been associated with various place names in Scotland, such as McCaster's Hill and McCaster's Glen, further reflecting the family's historical presence and influence in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCaster

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

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

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