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

McCurnin, 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 McCurnin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCurnin in America

McCurnin is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCurnin surname appeared 185 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 McCurnin.

We can also compare 2010 data for McCurnin 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 McCurnin

The surname McCurnin has its origins in Scotland and Ireland, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a variant of the Gaelic name MacCuirtín or McCurtain, derived from the words "mac" meaning "son of" and "cuirtín" meaning "courter" or "courtier." The earliest recorded instances of this name can be traced back to the 13th century in various Scottish and Irish records.

The McCurnin name is closely associated with the Scottish Highlands and the western coastal regions of Scotland, particularly in areas like Argyll and the Hebrides. In Ireland, the name was predominantly found in the southern counties of Cork and Kerry. One notable historical figure with this surname was Aodh McCurnin, a Scottish chieftain from the Isle of Islay, who played a role in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the McCurnin name appeared in various legal documents and local records, such as land charters and parish registers. One example is the mention of a John McCurnin in the Diocesan Records of Argyll in 1620. Another notable individual was Dermot McCurnin, an Irish rebel who participated in the Irish Rebellion of 1641 against English rule.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, as the Scottish and Irish diaspora spread, the McCurnin name started to appear in other parts of the world, such as North America and Australia. One notable bearer of this name was Robert McCurnin (1780-1858), a Scottish-born merchant and landowner who settled in Nova Scotia, Canada, and played a significant role in the region's economic development.

Another notable figure was William McCurnin (1832-1901), an Irish-born Australian businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the gold mining industry. He was a prominent figure in the city of Melbourne and contributed to various charitable causes.

The McCurnin surname has also been associated with several literary figures, including the Scottish poet and novelist James McCurnin (1855-1924), whose works explored themes of rural life and the struggles of the working class.

While the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved over time, the McCurnin surname remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Scotland and Ireland, with its roots firmly embedded in the medieval era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCurnin

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

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

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