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

McIlquham, 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 McIlquham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McIlquham in America

McIlquham is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McIlquham surname appeared 233 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 McIlquham.

We can also compare 2010 data for McIlquham 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 McIlquham

The surname MCILQUHAM is of Scottish origin, with roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Ayrshire, Scotland, where the name was derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son" and "Giolla Chaluim" meaning "servant of Columba."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MCILQUHAM can be found in the ancient Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. This indicates that the name was established and in use during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, the MCILQUHAM name appeared in the Parish of Kilwinning, Ayrshire, where a family bearing the name held lands and properties. During this time, variations of the spelling, such as "McIlquham" and "McIlquhame," were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One notable figure associated with the MCILQUHAM name was John McIlquham (1542-1618), a Scottish clergyman who served as the Rector of the University of Glasgow from 1598 to 1618. He played a significant role in the development of the university during his tenure.

Another prominent individual was William McIlquham (1680-1745), a Scottish merchant and landowner who acquired significant wealth through his trading ventures. He is known for establishing the McIlquham Estate in Ayrshire, which remained in the family's possession for several generations.

In the 18th century, the name MCILQUHAM was also found in other parts of Scotland, such as the Scottish Borders region. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Robert McIlquham (1725-1804), a renowned Scottish poet and author who contributed to the literary culture of his time.

As the centuries progressed, members of the MCILQUHAM family dispersed throughout Scotland and beyond, with some migrating to other parts of the United Kingdom and even to North America. Despite this geographical spread, the name has maintained its Scottish heritage and origins.

It is worth noting that the MCILQUHAM surname, while not among the most common Scottish surnames, has a rich history and has been associated with notable figures who have contributed to various aspects of Scottish society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McIlquham

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

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

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