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

McCluggage, 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 McCluggage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCluggage in America

McCluggage is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCluggage surname appeared 180 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 McCluggage.

We can also compare 2010 data for McCluggage 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 McCluggage

The surname McCluggage has its origins in Scotland, emerging in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic phrase "mac a' chlugaidh," meaning "son of the bell-ringer" or "son of the bell-maker." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the trade of bell-making or were employed as bell-ringers in churches or other religious institutions.

The name first appeared in records from the Scottish Lowlands, particularly in the counties of Ayrshire and Renfrewshire. It is thought to have evolved from the earlier spelling variations, such as "MacCluggich" and "MacCluggadge," which were more closely aligned with the original Gaelic pronunciation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the McCluggage name can be found in the Pont Manuscript Maps of Scotland, compiled between 1583 and 1596 by Timothy Pont. This collection of regional maps includes references to several place names that share similarities with the surname, such as "Cluggage" and "Cluggadge."

In the 17th century, the McCluggage name appeared in several historical documents, including the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland. In 1625, a certain John McCluggage was mentioned as a witness in a court case involving a dispute over land ownership in the parish of Kilwinning, Ayrshire.

Notable individuals bearing the McCluggage surname include:

1. Robert McCluggage (1780-1856), a Scottish-born merchant and landowner who emigrated to Canada in the early 19th century and became a prominent figure in the development of the city of Hamilton, Ontario.

2. Elizabeth McCluggage (1848-1924), a suffragette and activist from Belfast, Northern Ireland, who campaigned tirelessly for women's rights and was a founding member of the Irish Women's Franchise League.

3. Andrew McCluggage (1865-1941), a Scottish-born engineer and inventor who played a significant role in the development of early steam locomotive technology and held several patents related to locomotive design.

4. Isobel McCluggage (1901-1978), an American journalist and author, best known for her travel writing and her coverage of World War II as a war correspondent.

5. Mary McCluggage (1923-2015), an Irish-born artist and painter, celebrated for her vibrant landscapes and portraiture, whose work is held in numerous public and private collections throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.

While the McCluggage name may not be as widespread as some other Scottish surnames, it has a rich history rooted in the cultural traditions and occupations of its earliest bearers, who left their mark across various parts of the British Isles and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCluggage

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

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

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