2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mcglashing
Scottish surname derived from "MacGillaisich" meaning "son of the servant or devotee."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Mcglashing. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mcglashing surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Mcglashing in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcglashing, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Black (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mcglashing
The surname MCGLASHING has its origins in the Scottish Highlands, emerging in the 13th century. It is derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "glaishin," which translates to "green" or "verdant." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who lived in a particularly fertile or lush area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1296, where a John McGlashing is mentioned as a landowner in the county of Argyll. This document provides valuable insight into the geographical distribution of the name during the Middle Ages.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the MCGLASHING name was Duncan McGlashing, a renowned bard and storyteller from the Isle of Skye. His poems and tales, which celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Highlands, were widely circulated and helped preserve the region's oral traditions.
The MCGLASHING name also appears in the records of the Battle of Culloden in 1746, where several men with this surname fought alongside the Jacobite forces. This pivotal event in Scottish history served as a turning point for many Highland clans and their associated surnames.
In the 18th century, a prominent MCGLASHING was Iain McGlashing, a respected elder of the clan who was instrumental in negotiating land rights and settlements for his people in the aftermath of the Highland Clearances. His efforts helped preserve the community's way of life during a period of great upheaval.
Another notable bearer of the MCGLASHING name was Catriona McGlashing, a skilled weaver and artisan who lived in the early 19th century. Her intricate tartans and designs were highly sought after and helped to maintain the traditions of Scottish textile craftsmanship.
As the centuries passed, the MCGLASHING name spread beyond Scotland, with families bearing this surname settling in various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand. While the name may have undergone slight spelling variations over time, its essential meaning and connection to the Scottish Highlands have endured.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mcglashing
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcglashing, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Black (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Mcglashing bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mcglashing surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.1% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino8.2% · 9
- Black or African American2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mcglashing
Mcglashing appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,468 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+9 bearers (+8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,266 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 11,468 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.9%) | Up 10,266 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mcglashing surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #149,446 | 6.4% |
| Count | 101 | 110 | 8.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 22.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mcglashing bearers went from 101 to 110 (+8.9% change). The surname moved up 10,266 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #149,446.
FAQ
Mcglashing surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mcglashing?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Mcglashing. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Mcglashing?
Mcglashing ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Mcglashing. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mcglashing.
Has Mcglashing become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mcglashing went from 101 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 9 (+8.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Mcglashing?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcglashing, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Black (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mcglashing in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mcglashing appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.1%), Hispanic (8.2%), Black (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mcglashing (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mcglashing mean?
Scottish surname derived from "MacGillaisich" meaning "son of the servant or devotee." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mcglashing (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Mcglashing?
Want to know how many people are called Mcglashing? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.