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

McGugin, 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 McGugin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McGugin in America

McGugin is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McGugin surname appeared 174 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 McGugin.

We can also compare 2010 data for McGugin 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 McGugin

The surname McGugin originated in Ireland and has its roots in the Irish Gaelic language. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th century, derived from the Gaelic mac, meaning "son of," and the personal name Gugin or Gugan.

The name is thought to have first appeared in County Donegal, a region in the northwest of Ireland known for its rugged coastline and rich cultural heritage. It is likely that the earliest bearers of the name were part of a Gaelic clan or family group that settled in this area.

While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in historical manuscripts or chronicles from Ireland's medieval period, it is possible that variants of the spelling, such as McGugan or McGugen, may have been recorded in local parish registers or land deeds from the 16th and 17th centuries.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname McGugin was John McGugin, born in County Donegal around 1725. He was a farmer and landowner who played a role in the local community. Another notable figure was Patrick McGugin (1780-1861), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Derry, who made significant contributions to the development of the city.

In the 19th century, the name spread beyond Ireland as many McGugins emigrated to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia. One such individual was Michael McGugin (1835-1912), who left Ireland during the Great Famine and settled in Philadelphia, where he worked as a stonemason and raised a large family.

Another notable bearer of the name was Margaret McGugin (1870-1955), a teacher and activist from County Tyrone who campaigned for women's rights and played a key role in the suffrage movement in Ireland. Additionally, James McGugin (1892-1968), born in Glasgow to Irish parents, was a renowned artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe.

While the McGugin name may not be as widely known as some other Irish surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and societies over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McGugin

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

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

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