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

McEachern, 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 McEachern surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McEachern in America

McEachern is the 8003rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McEachern surname appeared 4,133 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname McEachern.

We can also compare 2010 data for McEachern 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 McEachern

The surname McEachern has its origins in Scotland, with the name emerging in the 16th century. It is derived from the Gaelic words 'mac' meaning 'son of' and 'Eachuirn', which is a personal name derived from an old Gaelic word meaning 'horse lover' or 'horse breeder'.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name is found in the Scottish parish records of Argyllshire, where one Archibald McEachern was listed as a tenant farmer in 1582. The name was most prevalent in the western Scottish Highlands, particularly in Argyll and the Hebrides islands.

In the 17th century, the McEachern name appears in various historical documents related to clan disputes and battles in the Highlands. One notable reference is to a John McEachern, who was recorded as a skilled archer in the service of the Clan Campbell during the Battle of Inverlochy in 1645.

The earliest known emigrant with the McEachern surname was Donald McEachern, who arrived in Virginia from Scotland in 1714. He later settled in North Carolina, where he established a successful farming community.

Notable individuals with the McEachern surname include:

1. Archibald McEachern (1760-1842), a Scottish-born farmer and entrepreneur who established one of the first successful commercial orchards in Upper Canada (now Ontario).

2. James McEachern (1823-1902), a Canadian politician and businessman who served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons.

3. Alexander McEachern (1867-1945), a Scottish-born Canadian businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of Vancouver, British Columbia.

4. Angus McEachern (1892-1964), a Canadian author and educator known for his works on Scottish Gaelic culture and language.

5. Neil McEachern (1942-2018), a Canadian academic and author who specialized in the study of Scottish Gaelic literature and history.

While the McEachern name has evolved over time, with variations such as McEachran and McEachan, it remains a proud reminder of its Scottish heritage and the rich cultural traditions of the Highlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McEachern

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

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

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