2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mccondichie
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic "mac Ionnchaidh", meaning "son of Iona's servant".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Mccondichie. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mccondichie surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Mccondichie in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mccondichie, the largest self-reported group is Black at 77.6%. The next largest groups are White (15.9%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mccondichie
Among Census respondents with the surname Mccondichie, the largest self-reported group is Black at 77.6%. The next largest groups are White (15.9%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Mccondichie bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mccondichie surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American77.6% · 83
- White15.9% · 17
- Two or more races4.7% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mccondichie
Mccondichie appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,405 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Up 4,405 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mccondichie surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #151,639 | 2.8% |
| Count | 104 | 107 | 2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mccondichie bearers went from 104 to 107 (+2.9% change). The surname moved up 4,405 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #151,639.
FAQ
Mccondichie surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mccondichie?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Mccondichie. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Mccondichie?
Mccondichie ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Mccondichie. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mccondichie.
Has Mccondichie become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mccondichie went from 104 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 3 (+2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Mccondichie?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mccondichie, the largest self-reported group is Black at 77.6%. The next largest groups are White (15.9%) and Two or More Races (4.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mccondichie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.6% (83 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mccondichie appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (77.6%), White (15.9%), Two or More Races (4.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mccondichie (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mccondichie mean?
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic "mac Ionnchaidh", meaning "son of Iona's servant". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mccondichie (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Mccondichie?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.