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

McCottry, 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 McCottry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCottry in America

McCottry is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCottry surname appeared 154 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 McCottry.

We can also compare 2010 data for McCottry 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 McCottry

The surname MCCOTTRY is of Scottish origin, with roots dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Highlands region of Scotland, particularly in the counties of Argyll and Perthshire. The name is derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "coitir," which translates to "cottager" or "cotter," referring to a tenant farmer or agricultural laborer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the parish records of Killin, Perthshire, where a John MCCOTTRY was documented in 1612. In the same region, a James MCCOTTRY was listed as a witness in a legal document from 1638. These early mentions suggest that the name was well-established in the area during the 17th century.

The MCCOTTRY surname has been linked to several notable individuals throughout history. In the late 18th century, a Duncan MCCOTTRY (1758-1832) was a respected clan chieftain and landowner in Argyllshire. His descendants played a significant role in the local community for generations.

During the 19th century, a prominent figure bearing the MCCOTTRY name was Robert MCCOTTRY (1824-1892), a renowned poet and author from Inverness-shire. His works celebrated the rich cultural heritage and landscapes of the Scottish Highlands.

Another individual of note was Margaret MCCOTTRY (1871-1946), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the Hebrides Islands. Her efforts paved the way for increased access to education for women in remote areas of Scotland.

In the realm of exploration, the name MCCOTTRY is associated with Alexander MCCOTTRY (1886-1962), an intrepid adventurer who led several expeditions to the Arctic regions in the early 20th century. His detailed accounts of these voyages were widely published and celebrated during his lifetime.

While the MCCOTTRY surname originated in Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to emigration and immigration patterns over the centuries. However, its roots remain firmly embedded in the rugged landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of the Scottish Highlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCottry

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

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

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