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

McEachin, 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 McEachin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McEachin in America

McEachin is the 19027th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McEachin surname appeared 1,431 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 McEachin.

We can also compare 2010 data for McEachin 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 McEachin

The surname McEachin is of Scottish origin, believed to have originated in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Eachan," which is a diminutive form of the name "Eachann," meaning "horse lover." The prefix "Mc" or "Mac" in Scottish surnames signifies "son of."

The earliest recorded instance of the name McEachin can be traced back to the parish of Ardchattan in Argyllshire, Scotland. This area was historically inhabited by the Clan Campbell, suggesting a potential connection between the McEachin surname and this influential Scottish clan.

In the early 17th century, a record of a land grant in the Ardchattan area mentions a "John McEachin," providing one of the earliest documented examples of the surname. This record also indicates that the name may have been associated with landownership in the region.

A notable bearer of the McEachin surname was John McEachin (1670-1745), a Scottish Presbyterian minister who emigrated to America in the early 18th century. He played a significant role in establishing the Presbyterian Church in the colonies and served as a minister in Somerset County, Maryland.

Another prominent figure was Reverend Samuel McEachin (1751-1836), a Presbyterian minister and American Revolutionary War veteran. He served as a chaplain in the Continental Army and later became a respected member of the clergy in Virginia.

During the 19th century, the McEachin surname appeared in various records across Scotland and the United States. In 1820, a William McEachin was born in Renfrewshire, Scotland, and later immigrated to Canada, where he became a successful farmer and landowner.

The McEachin surname has also been associated with several place names, such as McEachin's Creek and McEachin's Knob, both located in Virginia, United States. These place names likely originated from early settlers bearing the McEachin surname in the region.

While the surname McEachin is not as common as some other Scottish surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields, including religion, military service, and agriculture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McEachin

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

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

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