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

McCrimon, 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 McCrimon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCrimon in America

McCrimon is the 57639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCrimon surname appeared 353 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 McCrimon.

We can also compare 2010 data for McCrimon 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 McCrimon

The surname McCrimon originated from the Scottish Highlands, specifically in the regions of Argyll and the Hebrides Islands. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic "Mac Rimoin" or "Mac Cruimein," which means "son of the little bent man" or "son of the crooked one." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to an ancestor with a distinctive physical appearance or posture.

The earliest recorded instances of the McCrimon surname can be traced back to the 16th century in Scotland. One notable reference is found in the Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland, which mentions a "John McCrimon" in 1542. This document provides valuable insights into the spelling variations and historical use of the name during that era.

In the 17th century, the McCrimon surname appears to have been concentrated in the parishes of Kilchoman and Kildalton on the Isle of Islay, located in the Inner Hebrides. Records from this time period, such as parish registers and local histories, provide glimpses into the lives and occupations of McCrimon families in these areas.

One significant figure bearing the McCrimon name was Donald McCrimon (c. 1640-1710), a renowned Scottish poet and storyteller from the Isle of Islay. His works, which celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Gaels, have been preserved and are considered important contributions to Scottish literature.

Another notable McCrimon was Archibald McCrimon (1790-1867), a Scottish-born author and educator who emigrated to Nova Scotia, Canada, in the early 19th century. He established several schools and wrote extensively on educational topics, leaving a lasting impact on the local community.

In the 19th century, the McCrimon surname can be found in various records and documents related to the Highland Clearances, a period of widespread forced evictions and displacement of Scottish Highlanders from their ancestral lands. Many McCrimon families were likely affected by these events, leading some to seek new opportunities elsewhere.

Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the McCrimon surname have been observed, including McCrymon, McCrymmon, McCrimond, and McCrimmon. These variations often reflect regional dialects, linguistic influences, and transcription errors by record-keepers.

While the McCrimon surname has its roots in Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to emigration and migration patterns. However, the rich history and heritage associated with this name continue to be celebrated and cherished by those who carry it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCrimon

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of McCrimon, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!