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

McCollin, 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 McCollin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCollin in America

McCollin is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCollin surname appeared 326 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 McCollin.

We can also compare 2010 data for McCollin 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 McCollin

The surname McCollin is of Scottish origin and dates back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Callum," which is a Scottish form of the Latin name "Columba," meaning "dove." The prefix "Mc" or "Mac" signifies "son of."

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 15th century in the Scottish Highlands. It is believed to have originated in the region of Argyll and the surrounding areas. Variations in the spelling of the name over time include McCallum, McCallam, and McColm.

Historical references to the name McCollin can be found in various Scottish records and documents. One notable example is the mention of a John McCollin in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the year 1501, which were financial records maintained by the Scottish government.

In the 16th century, a branch of the McCollin family settled in the county of Ayrshire, where they established themselves as landowners and prominent members of the local community. A notable figure from this era was Archibald McCollin, a Scottish nobleman born in 1567, who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in local governance.

During the 17th century, the McCollin surname gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Robert McCollin (1602-1676), a renowned Scottish theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the academic discourse of his time.

Other notable individuals with the surname McCollin include:

1. Duncan McCollin (1745-1823), a Scottish soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later became a successful merchant in Philadelphia.

2. Elizabeth McCollin (1789-1864), a Scottish-born author and poet who gained recognition for her works depicting life in the Highlands.

3. James McCollin (1832-1901), a Scottish inventor and engineer who patented several innovations in textile manufacturing machinery.

4. Angus McCollin (1876-1948), a Scottish-born artist known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in Scotland.

5. Margaret McCollin (1919-2007), a Scottish educator and activist who advocated for the preservation of Gaelic language and culture.

While the surname McCollin has Scottish roots, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. However, the historical records and prominent figures associated with this name provide a glimpse into its rich heritage and cultural significance within Scotland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCollin

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

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

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