2000
#96,918
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 174
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Mchattie
A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic personal name Maedhoc or Maethoc.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 193 Americans carry the last name Mchattie. That puts it at #111,467 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,775,929 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mchattie 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Mchattie with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
193
1 in 1,775,929
Census rank
#111,467
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
168
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 168 bearers of the surname Mchattie in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 111467th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mchattie, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mchattie
The surname MCHATTIE is of Scottish origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Highlands region of Scotland, particularly in the areas around Inverness and Ross-shire. The name is thought to be a variant of the Gaelic name "MacChaidh" or "MacChaidy," which translates to "son of Caidh" or "son of Chaidh."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MCHATTIE surname can be found in the Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland from the year 1583, where a certain "Johnne McHattie" is mentioned. This document provides valuable insight into the early usage and spelling variations of the name.
MCHATTIE is often associated with clan lineages and Scottish clan histories. It is believed to be a sept (a branch or offshoot) of the Clan Chattan, a powerful confederation of clans in the Scottish Highlands. The Clan Chattan was known for its involvement in various conflicts and battles throughout Scottish history, including the Battle of Harlaw in 1411.
In the 17th century, the MCHATTIE name appears in various records and manuscripts from the Scottish Highlands. One notable example is the "Valuation Roll of the County of Ross" from 1644, which lists several individuals with variations of the MCHATTIE surname, such as "McHattie" and "McHatie."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the MCHATTIE surname. One such person was John McHattie (1795-1858), a Scottish-born merchant and banker who immigrated to Canada and became a prominent figure in the business community of Montreal. Another notable MCHATTIE was William McHattie (1849-1926), a Scottish-American civil engineer who played a significant role in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
Other notable MCHATTIE individuals include:
1. Alexander McHattie (1825-1896), a Scottish-born Canadian businessman and politician in Ontario.
2. John McHattie (1870-1943), a Scottish-born Canadian trade unionist and politician in British Columbia.
3. Robert McHattie (1852-1919), a Scottish-born Canadian businessman and politician in Manitoba.
4. Donald McHattie (1892-1975), a Scottish-born Canadian lawyer and politician in Alberta.
5. William McHattie (1877-1964), a Scottish-born Canadian architect known for his work in Vancouver.
The MCHATTIE surname has a rich history deeply rooted in the Scottish Highlands, with connections to clan lineages, historical events, and notable individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mchattie
Among Census respondents with the surname Mchattie, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Mchattie 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 Mchattie surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 156
- Two or more races4.2% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mchattie
Mchattie 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
#100,791
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 179
+5 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 3,873 places
2020
#111,467
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 168
-11 bearers (-6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 10,676 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #96,918 | 174 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #100,791 | 179 | 0.06 | +5 bearers (+2.9%) | Down 3,873 places |
| 2020 | #111,467 | 168 | 0.06 | -11 bearers (-6.1%) | Down 10,676 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 Mchattie 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 | #100,791 | #111,467 | -10.6% |
| Count | 179 | 168 | -6.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mchattie bearers went from 179 to 168 (-6.1% change). The surname moved down 10,676 positions in the national ranking, going from #100,791 to #111,467.
FAQ
Mchattie surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mchattie?
Name Census estimates that about 193 living Americans carry the surname Mchattie. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,775,929 residents.
How common is Mchattie?
Mchattie ranks #111,467 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 168 people with the surname Mchattie. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (193), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Mchattie.
Has Mchattie become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mchattie went from 179 recorded bearers to 168. That is a decrease of 11 (-6.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #100,791 to #111,467.
What does the Census say about the background of Mchattie?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mchattie, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Mchattie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (156 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mchattie appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Two or More Races (4.2%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Mchattie (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 Mchattie mean?
A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic personal name Maedhoc or Maethoc. 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 Mchattie (0.06 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 common is the surname Mchattie?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Mchattie at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.