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

McFry, 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 McFry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McFry in America

McFry is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McFry surname appeared 187 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 McFry.

We can also compare 2010 data for McFry 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 McFry

The surname MCFRY originated in Scotland, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Gaelic word "fraoich," which means "heather," and is believed to have been a descriptive name given to those who lived near heather-covered lands or worked with heather.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MCFRY can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical record of Scottish nobles and landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England during the Wars of Scottish Independence. This suggests that the name was already well-established in Scotland by the late 13th century.

In the 17th century, the name MCFRY appeared in the Parish Records of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, where several families with this surname were recorded. This indicates that the name was particularly concentrated in the western regions of Scotland during this time.

The MCFRY surname has also been associated with the Scottish Clan MacFarlane, whose territory was centered in the area around Loch Lomond. It is possible that some members of the clan adopted the name MCFRY as a variant or as a way to distinguish themselves from the main branch of the clan.

Notable individuals with the surname MCFRY throughout history include:

1. Robert MCFRY (1650-1718), a Scottish merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of trade between Scotland and the American colonies.

2. Elizabeth MCFRY (1770-1845), a Scottish author and poet who wrote extensively about the landscape and culture of the Highlands.

3. James MCFRY (1820-1892), a Scottish-born botanist and explorer who made important contributions to the study of the flora of Australia and New Zealand.

4. Margaret MCFRY (1875-1954), a Scottish suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and social reform in the early 20th century.

5. Duncan MCFRY (1901-1976), a Scottish soldier and military historian who served in World War I and later wrote extensively about the role of Scottish regiments in various conflicts.

While the MCFRY surname may not be as widely known as some other Scottish names, its historical roots and associations with the Scottish Highlands and Clan MacFarlane make it a fascinating part of the country's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McFry

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

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

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