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

McCondichie, 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 McCondichie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCondichie in America

McCondichie is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCondichie surname appeared 104 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 McCondichie.

The history of the last name McCondichie

The surname MCCONDICHIE is of Scottish origin, with roots tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Lowlands region of Scotland, particularly in areas such as Ayrshire and Lanarkshire.

The name MCCONDICHIE is thought to be a variant of the more common Scottish surname McCONACHIE or McCONOCHIE. These names are derived from the Gaelic personal name "Cuinneach," which means "handsome" or "bright-headed." The prefix "Mc" or "Mac" simply means "son of" in Scottish Gaelic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MCCONDICHIE can be found in the Parish Records of Kilwinning, Ayrshire, from the late 1600s. In these records, a John MCCONDICHIE is listed as a resident of the parish.

In the 18th century, the MCCONDICHIE name appeared in various records, such as the Old Parochial Registers of Scotland. One notable example is Isobel MCCONDICHIE, who was born in Dalrymple, Ayrshire, in 1711.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname MCCONDICHIE have left their mark. One such figure was James MCCONDICHIE (1775-1839), a Scottish minister and author who served as the minister of the Parish of Stevenston in Ayrshire.

Another notable MCCONDICHIE was Robert MCCONDICHIE (1824-1899), a Scottish-born businessman and landowner who emigrated to Australia in the mid-19th century. He became a prominent figure in the agricultural industry and owned a vast estate near Geelong, Victoria.

In the 20th century, one of the most well-known individuals with the surname MCCONDICHIE was David MCCONDICHIE (1919-2003), a Scottish-born writer and journalist. He worked for various publications, including The Scotsman and The Glasgow Herald, and authored several books on Scottish history and culture.

Additionally, the name MCCONDICHIE has been associated with various place names in Scotland. For instance, there is a small village called Condochie (or Condochyhill) in South Ayrshire, which may have some connection to the surname's origins.

While the MCCONDICHIE surname may not be as widespread as some other Scottish names, it has a rich history and has contributed to the cultural tapestry of Scotland and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCondichie

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

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 McCondichie 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.

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

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