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

McCorvey, 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 McCorvey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCorvey in America

McCorvey is the 21403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCorvey surname appeared 1,222 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 McCorvey.

We can also compare 2010 data for McCorvey 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 McCorvey

The surname McCorvey has its origins in Scotland, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic Mac Corrbhuaidh, which means "son of the victorious one" or "son of the champion." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who excelled in battle or other feats of strength and skill.

In the early 13th century, records show a Robert McCorvey who was a landowner in the Scottish Lowlands. His family likely took their name from the lands they held, as was common during that time. The name appears in various spellings, including MacCorvy, MacCorvie, and MacCorvay, reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions in those days.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of documents recording the submission of Scottish nobles and landowners to King Edward I of England. The entry "John McCorvey de Strivelyn" suggests that a person by that name hailed from the town of Stirling.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named William McCorvey was a prominent merchant and burgess in the city of Aberdeen. His legacy can be traced through records of land transactions and guild memberships during that era.

Another significant figure was Sir Robert McCorvey, who lived in the late 15th century and served as a military commander under King James IV of Scotland. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the Scottish Wars of Independence against England.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the McCorvey name can be found in various parts of Scotland, particularly in the regions of Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and the Scottish Borders. Some notable individuals from this period include:

1. John McCorvey (c. 1550-1610), a Presbyterian minister and theologian from Ayrshire.
2. Margaret McCorvey (c. 1580-1650), a landowner and philanthropist from Lanarkshire.
3. James McCorvey (c. 1620-1690), a merchant and shipowner from the Scottish Borders.
4. Alexander McCorvey (c. 1670-1740), a soldier who fought in the Jacobite Risings of the early 18th century.
5. Elizabeth McCorvey (c. 1700-1780), a renowned midwife and herbalist from Ayrshire.

These are just a few examples of the individuals who carried the McCorvey name throughout the centuries, contributing to the rich tapestry of Scottish history and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCorvey

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

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

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