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

McGranor, 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 McGranor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McGranor in America

McGranor is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McGranor surname appeared 114 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 McGranor.

We can also compare 2010 data for McGranor 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 McGranor

The surname McGranor originated in Scotland in the early Middle Ages. It is derived from the Gaelic words 'mac' meaning son and 'granndoir' which translates to grumbler or complainer. The name likely referred to someone with a grumbling or disgruntled disposition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document containing the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The entry "Gillemichel McGranor" appears in this record. Over time, the spelling evolved to the modern McGranor form.

The name was particularly prevalent in the Scottish Highlands, especially in the regions of Argyll and Bute. Several place names in these areas, such as Glengrannich and Corrygrannich, may have influenced or been influenced by the surname's origins.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with this surname was Lachlan McGranor, a prominent chieftain of the MacGregor clan. He was born around 1520 and played a pivotal role in the clan's conflicts with the Campbells and other rival clans during the tumultuous period of the Scottish clan wars.

Another historical figure was Angus McGranor, born in 1645 in Argyll. He was a renowned bard and poet who composed numerous works in Gaelic, preserving the oral traditions and cultural heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

In the 18th century, Duncan McGranor (1710-1785) was a respected minister and theologian in the Church of Scotland. He served as the parish minister of Killin for over four decades and was known for his scholarly writings on theology and religious matters.

During the Scottish Enlightenment, Robert McGranor (1765-1832) was a prominent philosopher and educator. He taught at the University of Edinburgh and was a proponent of empiricism and the advancement of scientific knowledge.

In the 19th century, Isobel McGranor (1820-1898) was a pioneering Scottish educator who founded several schools for girls in Glasgow. She played a significant role in promoting women's education and empowerment during a time when such opportunities were limited.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McGranor

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

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

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