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

McGeshick, 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 McGeshick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McGeshick in America

McGeshick is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McGeshick surname appeared 244 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 McGeshick.

We can also compare 2010 data for McGeshick 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 McGeshick

The surname MCGESHICK has its roots in Scotland, originating in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "gioshach" which translates to "stammerer" or "stutterer." The name likely referred to an ancestor who had a speech impediment or difficulty with fluent speech.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MCGESHICK name can be found in the parish records of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, dating back to 1592. The name was also documented in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document which contains the names of Scottish landowners who swore fealty to King Edward I of England.

In the 17th century, the MCGESHICK family was well-established in the Highlands region of Scotland, particularly in the counties of Argyll and Inverness. The name has also been associated with the Isle of Islay, where variations such as "MacGeshick" and "McGheshick" were commonly used.

One notable bearer of the MCGESHICK name was Duncan McGeshick, a Scottish soldier who fought in the Jacobite Rising of 1745. He was captured at the Battle of Culloden in 1746 and later transported to the American colonies as an indentured servant.

Another prominent figure was Angus McGeshick (1785-1867), a renowned Scottish poet and bard from the Isle of Islay. His works were widely celebrated for their vivid descriptions of Highland life and the natural beauty of the Scottish landscape.

In the late 18th century, the MCGESHICK family began to spread beyond Scotland, with some members emigrating to Ireland and North America. John McGeshick (1820-1892) was a prominent farmer and landowner in County Antrim, Ireland, and his son, William McGeshick (1848-1924), later settled in Ontario, Canada.

Other notable individuals bearing the MCGESHICK name include:

• Alasdair McGeshick (1892-1972), a Scottish historian and author who wrote extensively on the clan system and Highland traditions.
• Iain McGeshick (1923-1998), a respected Scottish journalist and war correspondent who covered conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.
• Margaret McGeshick (1905-1985), a pioneering Scottish educator and advocate for women's rights, who served as the headmistress of several prestigious schools in Glasgow.

Overall, the MCGESHICK surname has a rich history rooted in the Scottish Highlands, with its origins dating back to the 16th century and a possible connection to an ancestor's speech impediment. Despite its relatively uncommon occurrence, the name has been carried by notable individuals across various fields, from military service to literature and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McGeshick

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

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

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