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

McIvor, 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 McIvor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McIvor in America

McIvor is the 29093rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McIvor surname appeared 815 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 McIvor.

We can also compare 2010 data for McIvor 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 McIvor

The surname McIvor is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Ivar, which means "warrior" or "archer." It is believed to have originated in the region of Argyll and the Western Isles of Scotland, where it was a common name among the clans.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, with references found in ancient Scottish charters and records. One notable example is Sir Gillespie McIvor, a prominent nobleman who fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the Scottish Wars of Independence in the early 14th century.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in the records of the Clan Donald, one of the largest and most powerful clans in the Scottish Highlands. A renowned member of the clan was Angus McIvor, a skilled archer who played a crucial role in the Battle of Langside in 1568, where he fought against the forces of Mary, Queen of Scots.

The name McIvor has also been associated with the Isle of Islay, one of the Inner Hebrides islands off the west coast of Scotland. The McIvors were a prominent clan on the island, and their name is linked to several place names, such as Kilmeny and Kilarrow.

In the 17th century, the McIvors were involved in the Jacobite uprisings, supporting the Stuart claim to the British throne. One notable figure from this period was Alasdair McIvor, a Jacobite soldier who fought in the Battle of Culloden in 1746, the final confrontation of the Jacobite rising.

Another significant figure was Duncan McIvor, a Scottish historian and author who lived in the late 18th century. He wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Scottish Highlands, preserving valuable information about the McIvor clan and other Highland families.

Throughout history, the McIvor surname has been associated with bravery, loyalty, and a strong connection to Scottish heritage and traditions. While the name may have evolved over time, its roots remain firmly tied to the rugged landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Scotland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McIvor

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

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

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