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

McHone, 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 McHone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McHone in America

McHone is the 15347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McHone surname appeared 1,911 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname McHone.

We can also compare 2010 data for McHone 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 McHone

The surname MCHONE is believed to have originated in Scotland during the medieval period. It is derived from the Gaelic Mac Shionnaidh, which translates to "son of the foxtail." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with reddish-colored hair or a ruddy complexion.

The earliest known records of the MCHONE name date back to the 13th century, where it appears in various Scottish clan records and historical documents. One notable mention is found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which lists several individuals with the name swearing fealty to King Edward I of England.

In the 16th century, the MCHONE name was concentrated in the Highlands of Scotland, particularly in the regions of Argyll and Inverness-shire. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled MCHOUN or MCHOUN, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common in that era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the MCHONE surname was Lachlan MCHONE, born around 1450 in Argyll. He was a respected clan chieftain and landowner, known for his involvement in the Highland conflicts of the time.

Another notable figure was Duncan MCHONE, born in 1590 in Inverness-shire. He was a prominent figure in the Scottish Reformation, serving as a minister and playing a role in the establishment of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland.

In the 17th century, the MCHONE name gained prominence with the exploits of Angus MCHONE, born in 1625 in Argyll. He was a skilled warrior and leader who fought alongside the marquis of Montrose during the Scottish Civil War.

During the 18th century, the name MCHONE was found in various clan records and historical documents, including the writings of the famous Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. One notable individual from this era was Ewan MCHONE, born in 1740 in Inverness-shire, who served as a respected clan chief and landowner.

In the 19th century, the MCHONE name spread beyond Scotland as members of the clan emigrated to other parts of the British Empire and the United States. One prominent figure from this period was Alexander MCHONE, born in 1820 in Argyll, who became a successful businessman and philanthropist in New York City.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McHone

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

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

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