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

McHatton, 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 McHatton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McHatton in America

McHatton is the 39773rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McHatton surname appeared 552 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 McHatton.

We can also compare 2010 data for McHatton 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 McHatton

The surname MCHATTON has its origins in Scotland, tracing back to the early 13th century. It is derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "Attan," which is believed to be a personal name or a nickname.

The MCHATTON name was first recorded in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of homages rendered to King Edward I of England by Scottish nobles and landowners. This document mentions a John de McHatton, suggesting the name was already in use during that time.

In the 14th century, the MCHATTON family held lands in Galloway, located in the southwestern region of Scotland. Several references to the name can be found in charters and legal documents from that era, such as the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, which record payments made to individuals with the MCHATTON surname.

One notable bearer of the MCHATTON name was Sir Robert McHatton, a Scottish knight who lived in the late 14th century. He is mentioned in the Bain's Calendar of Documents Relating to Scotland, a collection of historical records from the reigns of Edward I and Edward III.

Another prominent figure was John McHatton, a 16th-century Scottish clergyman who served as the Bishop of Caithness from 1543 to 1560. He played a significant role in the Scottish Reformation and was known for his support of the Protestant cause.

In the 17th century, the MCHATTON family had established itself in the county of Ayrshire, where they owned lands and estates. One member, James McHatton (c. 1620-1692), was a prominent landowner and served as a magistrate in the town of Ayr.

The name MCHATTON can also be found in historical records from Ireland, suggesting that some bearers of the surname may have migrated or had Irish ancestry. For instance, a Patrick McHatton is mentioned in the Irish Fiants from the 16th century, which were royal letters patent issued by the English Crown in Ireland.

As the centuries passed, the MCHATTON surname underwent various spellings, including McHaton, McHatten, and McHattan, reflecting local dialects and regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McHatton

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

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

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