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

McCorey, 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 McCorey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCorey in America

McCorey is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCorey surname appeared 195 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 McCorey.

We can also compare 2010 data for McCorey 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 McCorey

The surname McCorey has its origins in Scotland, tracing back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "coraidh," which translates to "wanderer" or "pilgrim." This suggests that the name may have been given to an individual or family who traveled frequently or embarked on religious pilgrimages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document containing the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name is listed as "MacCorry" in this record.

In the 15th century, the spelling evolved to "McCorrie" and "McCorry," with variations such as "McCorrye" and "McKorrie" appearing in various historical documents and parish records throughout Scotland.

A notable figure bearing this surname was Sir William McCorey (1602-1673), a Scottish soldier and landowner who fought in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. He was knighted for his service to King Charles I and held significant lands in Ayrshire.

Another individual of note was John McCorey (1735-1801), a Scottish-born merchant and shipowner who emigrated to the American colonies in the late 18th century. He established a successful trading business in Philadelphia and was involved in the patriotic movement leading up to the American Revolution.

In the 19th century, the name was further anglicized to "McCorey" in some instances, particularly among those who emigrated from Scotland to other parts of the British Empire or the United States.

One such individual was Thomas McCorey (1812-1889), a Scottish-born engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of the Erie Canal in upstate New York. His contributions were instrumental in the development of the region's transportation infrastructure.

Another notable figure was Mary McCorey (1866-1942), a Scottish-born feminist and suffragist who campaigned for women's rights in Canada. She was a founding member of the Vancouver Women's Suffrage League and worked tirelessly to secure voting rights for women in British Columbia.

Throughout its history, the surname McCorey has been associated with various locations in Scotland, including Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and the Hebrides islands, where it is believed to have originated and maintained a strong presence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCorey

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

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

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