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

McIntyre, 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 McIntyre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McIntyre in America

McIntyre is the 786th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McIntyre surname appeared 43,842 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 15 people would have the surname McIntyre.

We can also compare 2010 data for McIntyre 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 McIntyre

The surname McIntyre is a Scottish surname that originated in the Scottish Highlands, specifically in the region of Argyll. It is derived from the Gaelic Mac an t-Saoiri, which means "son of the carpenter" or "son of the wright."

The name can be traced back to the 12th century, and it is believed to have been derived from a personal name or occupation. In the early days, surnames were often based on a person's profession or trade, and the McIntyre name likely originated from an ancestor who was a skilled carpenter or wright.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the McIntyre surname can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the late 13th century. These rolls were records of royal revenue and expenditure, and they mention individuals with the name McIntyre or variations of it.

The McIntyre surname has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Angus McIntyre, a Scottish warrior who fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century.

Another notable McIntyre was Duncan McIntyre, a Scottish poet and writer who lived in the 18th century. He was born in Glenorchy, Argyll, in 1724 and is best known for his work "Thoughts on the Highlands," which provided insights into the lives and customs of the Highland people.

In the 19th century, William McIntyre, born in 1828 in Argyll, was a prominent Scottish politician and Member of Parliament. He represented the constituency of Arbroath from 1874 to 1880 and was an advocate for land reform and improved conditions for crofters in the Highlands.

Charles Rennie McIntyre, born in 1854 in Wigan, England, was a noted Scottish architect and designer. He was heavily influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and is best known for his work on the Glasgow School of Art, which he designed in collaboration with Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Another notable McIntyre was Sir James McIntyre, a Canadian businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1828 to 1908. He co-founded the Ogilvie Flour Mills Company and was instrumental in the development of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

While the McIntyre surname has its roots in Scotland, it has since spread throughout the world, and individuals with this surname can be found in various countries, including Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McIntyre

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

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

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