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

McHargue, 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 McHargue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McHargue in America

McHargue is the 19654th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McHargue surname appeared 1,371 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 McHargue.

We can also compare 2010 data for McHargue 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 McHargue

The surname MCHARGUE is of Scottish origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Highlands, particularly in the areas around Argyll and the Western Isles. The name is derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "ard-ghiobhain" meaning "high servant" or "high officer."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Scottish Clan and Family Records, where a John McHargue is mentioned as serving as a retainer to the Chief of the Clan Campbell in the year 1587. It is also noted that several individuals bearing the surname were landowners in the Argyll region during the 17th century.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure with the surname was Archibald MCHARGUE (1655-1721), a Scottish scholar and theologian who served as the Principal of the University of Glasgow from 1691 to 1704. His contributions to the field of divinity and his role in shaping the university's curriculum during his tenure were widely recognized.

Another prominent individual was Sir James MCHARGUE (1725-1795), a Scottish merchant and philanthropist who amassed a considerable fortune through his trading ventures in the West Indies. He is remembered for his generous donations towards the establishment of schools and hospitals in his native Argyll.

In the 19th century, the MCHARGUE surname gained recognition in the literary world with the works of the Scottish novelist and poet, Isabella MCHARGUE (1818-1885). Her novels, which often explored themes of Scottish rural life and folklore, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

The name also found its way across the Atlantic, with the immigration of several MCHARGUE families to North America in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. One notable figure from this period was Andrew MCHARGUE (1795-1872), a Scottish-American industrialist who established a successful textile manufacturing business in New England.

While the MCHARGUE surname may not be as widespread as some others, it carries a rich history and a strong connection to its Scottish roots, with notable individuals leaving their mark across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McHargue

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

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

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