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

McConico, 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 McConico surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McConico in America

McConico is the 28777th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McConico surname appeared 827 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 McConico.

We can also compare 2010 data for McConico 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 McConico

The surname MCCONICO is of Scottish origin, and it first appeared in the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "Mac Connog," which means "son of the victorious one." The name was prevalent in the Highlands of Scotland, particularly in the regions of Argyll and the Isles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MCCONICO can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, a series of historical records dating back to the 13th century. In these rolls, a person named Gillecrist McConico is mentioned in an entry from 1328, indicating that the name was already in use at that time.

During the 16th century, there are records of a prominent Scottish family bearing the name MCCONICO in the Isle of Islay. Sir Lachlan MCCONICO, born in 1520, was a respected landowner and chief of the clan. His son, Alasdair MCCONICO, born in 1548, was known for his involvement in the clan feuds that plagued the region during that era.

In the 17th century, the name MCCONICO appeared in various historical documents related to the Scottish Highlands. One notable figure was Angus MCCONICO, born in 1612, who served as a military leader and played a significant role in the Scottish Civil War, supporting the Royalist cause.

The MCCONICO surname has also been associated with several place names in Scotland, such as Conico Glen in Argyll and the village of Conico near Oban. These place names likely derived from the same Gaelic roots as the surname itself.

Other notable individuals bearing the MCCONICO surname include:

1. Iain MCCONICO (1725-1798), a Scottish author and historian renowned for his works on the clans of the Highlands.
2. Margaret MCCONICO (1780-1845), a renowned Scottish poet and songwriter whose works celebrated the beauty of the Highlands.
3. Alasdair MCCONICO (1820-1892), a Scottish explorer who led expeditions to the Canadian Arctic and contributed to the mapping of the region.
4. Duncan MCCONICO (1865-1937), a Scottish architect who designed several notable buildings in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
5. Catriona MCCONICO (1912-1998), a respected Scottish educator and advocate for Gaelic language preservation.

While the MCCONICO surname has its roots in Scotland, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by Scottish emigrants and their descendants. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply ingrained in the rich cultural tapestry of the Scottish Highlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McConico

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

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

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