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

McCumbee, 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 McCumbee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCumbee in America

McCumbee is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCumbee surname appeared 200 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 McCumbee.

We can also compare 2010 data for McCumbee 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 McCumbee

The surname MCCUMBEE is of Scottish origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the late 16th century or early 17th century. The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic phrase "mac coimbig," which translates to "son of the servant" or "son of the attendant." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been individuals employed in service roles or as attendants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MCCUMBEE can be found in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of manuscripts containing the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England in the late 13th century. While the spelling in these records may have varied, the presence of the name indicates its existence during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name MCCUMBEE was prevalent in the Scottish Lowlands, particularly in areas such as Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and Renfrewshire. During this period, variations in spelling were common, with the name appearing as MCCUMBIE, MCCUMBY, and MCCUMMING, among others.

One notable historical figure with the surname MCCUMBEE was William MCCUMBEE (1685-1743), a Scottish merchant and landowner who established a successful trading business in the port city of Glasgow. His descendants played a significant role in the city's economic development during the 18th century.

Another prominent individual was Robert MCCUMBEE (1760-1822), a Scottish-born engineer and inventor who contributed to the development of early textile machinery. His innovations helped to revolutionize the textile industry in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

In the 19th century, the name MCCUMBEE was carried by several notable figures, including James MCCUMBEE (1810-1879), a Scottish-American author and journalist who wrote extensively about the experience of Scottish immigrants in the United States.

Additionally, John MCCUMBEE (1845-1912), a Scottish-born politician and lawyer, served as a member of the British Parliament, representing a constituency in Glasgow from 1886 to 1900.

The surname MCCUMBEE also found its way across the Atlantic, with families bearing the name settling in various parts of North America, including Canada and the United States. One such individual was Alexander MCCUMBEE (1820-1895), a Scottish immigrant who became a prominent farmer and landowner in Ontario, Canada.

While the surname MCCUMBEE may not be as common today as it once was, its historical roots and significance in Scottish culture and history are undeniable. The name serves as a reminder of the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals who have shaped the course of various communities and nations over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCumbee

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

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

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