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

McCruter, 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 McCruter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCruter in America

McCruter is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCruter surname appeared 102 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 McCruter.

The history of the last name McCruter

The surname McCruter is of Scottish origin, tracing its roots back to the 13th century in the Borders region of Scotland. It is derived from the Old English word "cruden," which means "to crouch" or "to bend low," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to a person of short stature or someone who habitually stooped.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name McCruter can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of homage rolls written during the Scottish Wars of Independence. In these rolls, a certain William McCruter from Berwickshire is mentioned as having sworn fealty to King Edward I of England.

During the 14th century, variations of the name such as "McCruder" and "McCrouder" began to appear in various Scottish charters and records. These spelling variations likely arose due to the way the name was pronounced in different regional dialects.

In the 16th century, the McCruters were known to have settled in the county of Ayrshire, where they established themselves as a prominent family. Notable McCruters from this era include John McCruter (1520-1588), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Glasgow.

As the centuries passed, the McCruters continued to play influential roles in Scottish society. In the 18th century, James McCruter (1705-1772) was a respected merchant and landowner in the town of Kilmarnock. His son, William McCruter (1738-1818), followed in his footsteps and became a successful businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the local community.

Another noteworthy figure was Robert McCruter (1802-1876), a member of the Scottish Parliament who played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Scottish education system. He was instrumental in the passing of the Education Act of 1872, which paved the way for universal elementary education in Scotland.

In the literary realm, the name McCruter is associated with the renowned Scottish author and poet, Margaret McCruter (1880-1958). Her works, which explored themes of rural life and Scottish identity, garnered critical acclaim and are considered significant contributions to the Scottish literary canon.

While the McCruters have historically been concentrated in Scotland, the name has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and migration patterns. However, its origins and rich cultural heritage can be traced back to the rugged landscapes and storied history of the Scottish Borders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCruter

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

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 McCruter 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.

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

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