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

McClarity, 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 McClarity surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McClarity in America

McClarity is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McClarity surname appeared 135 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 McClarity.

We can also compare 2010 data for McClarity 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 McClarity

The surname McClarity is of Scottish origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Gaelic phrase "Mac Labhruinnidh," which translates to "son of the talkative person." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon an ancestor who was known for their eloquence or verbal abilities.

The McClarity name is closely associated with the Clan Buchanan, one of the ancient Scottish clans with roots in the regions of Stirlingshire and Perthshire. The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document containing the names of Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named John McClarity is mentioned in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, which were financial records maintained by the Scottish government. This John McClarity was a landowner in the county of Ayrshire, indicating the family's prominence and influence in that area during that time period.

One of the earliest documented uses of the name can be found in the charter records of Arbroath Abbey, which date back to the 12th century. These records refer to a land grant given to a certain Gilchrist McClarity, suggesting that the family had established roots in the region by that time.

Throughout history, the McClarity name has been associated with various place names and variations in spelling. For instance, the village of McClarity in Ayrshire is believed to have been named after the family, while alternative spellings such as McClarty and McClerity have also been documented.

Notable individuals with the surname McClarity include:

1. Robert McClarity (1760-1828), a Scottish-born American Revolutionary War soldier who settled in Pennsylvania after the war.
2. Elizabeth McClarity (1839-1915), an American educator and women's rights activist from Ohio.
3. James McClarity (1875-1942), a Scottish-born Canadian businessman and politician who served as a member of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly.
4. William McClarity (1910-1987), an Australian journalist and author best known for his work on the Sydney Morning Herald.
5. Margaret McClarity (1918-2002), an American novelist and short story writer from New York, known for her works exploring themes of family and identity.

While the McClarity name may not be as widely recognized as some other Scottish surnames, its history and origins are deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Scotland, carrying the legacy of an eloquent and influential family lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McClarity

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

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

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