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

McGuill, 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 McGuill surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McGuill in America

McGuill is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McGuill surname appeared 171 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 McGuill.

We can also compare 2010 data for McGuill 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 McGuill

The surname McGuill is of Scottish origin, originating in the region of Argyll in the Western Highlands of Scotland. It is derived from the Gaelic surname "McGill," which means "son of the servant or follower." The prefix "Mac" means "son of" in Scottish Gaelic.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname McGuill can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various Scottish records and charters. One notable reference is found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of documents recording the names of Scottish landowners who swore fealty to King Edward I of England.

In the 16th century, the McGuill surname was particularly prevalent in the area around Loch Fyne in Argyll, where the family held lands and played a prominent role in local affairs. The name is often associated with the nearby village of Kilfinan, which was once known as "Killinguill" or "Killingew," derived from the Gaelic words "cill" (church) and "Finghuill" (a personal name).

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname McGuill was Duncan McGuill, who was mentioned in the Chronicles of Fortingall in 1480. Another notable figure was John McGuill, born around 1570, who was a renowned scholar and poet in Argyll.

In the 17th century, the McGuill family was involved in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, with several members fighting for the Royalist cause during the English Civil War. One such individual was Sir Archibald McGuill (1598-1661), a prominent military commander who served under King Charles I and later fought against Oliver Cromwell's forces.

During the 18th century, the surname McGuill began to spread beyond its traditional homeland in Argyll, with families settling in other parts of Scotland and Ireland. One notable figure from this period was Robert McGuill (1733-1786), a Scottish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of navigation.

Throughout the 19th century, various spelling variations of the surname emerged, including McGill, McGuill, and McGuile. One prominent individual from this era was Sir John McGuill (1815-1892), a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry and funded the construction of several public buildings in his hometown of Paisley.

In the 20th century, the surname McGuill continued to be found throughout the United Kingdom and in countries with Scottish diaspora populations. Notable individuals include James McGuill (1901-1976), a Scottish author and historian known for his works on the Highland Clearances, and Angus McGuill (1920-2005), a renowned Scottish artist and sculptor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McGuill

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

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

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