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

McCrate, 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 McCrate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCrate in America

McCrate is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCrate surname appeared 197 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 McCrate.

We can also compare 2010 data for McCrate 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 McCrate

The surname McCrate is of Scottish origin, originating in the 16th century. It is derived from the Gaelic Mac Cràthadh, meaning "son of the shaker" or "son of the sifter." This likely referred to an occupation, with the bearer of the name being a sifter or shaker of grain or other materials.

The name was first recorded in the Lowlands of Scotland, particularly in the regions of Ayrshire and Renfrewshire. Early spellings of the name included McCraith, McCrath, and McCraithe, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling in different areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland from 1548, which mentions a "Johnne McCraithe" from Ayrshire. The name also appears in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the late 16th century, suggesting it was well-established by that time.

In the 17th century, the name McCrate began to appear in records from the Scottish Highlands, indicating that it had spread from its original Lowland origins. One notable bearer was Donald McCrate, a soldier in the Jacobite Rising of 1745, who fought alongside Prince Charles Edward Stuart.

As the name spread across Scotland and beyond, various spellings emerged, such as McCraite, McCryte, and McCright. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in Ulster, Northern Ireland, where the name was anglicized to McCrate.

Several notable individuals have borne the surname McCrate throughout history. These include:

1. Andrew McCrate (1769-1835), a Scottish-born merchant and landowner in Virginia, USA.
2. William McCrate (1801-1871), a Scottish-born architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings in Australia.
3. Margaret McCrate (1832-1912), a Scottish educator and author who established several schools for girls in England.
4. John McCrate (1860-1938), an Irish-born politician who served as a member of the New Zealand Parliament.
5. Robert McCrate (1901-1976), an American author and journalist who wrote extensively on the American West.

Overall, the surname McCrate has a rich history rooted in Scotland, with its origins linked to an occupational name and its earliest bearers hailing from the Scottish Lowlands. Over time, it has spread to various parts of the world, with many notable individuals contributing to its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCrate

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

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

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