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

McKellop, 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 McKellop surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McKellop in America

McKellop is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McKellop surname appeared 192 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 McKellop.

We can also compare 2010 data for McKellop 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 McKellop

The surname MCKELLOP has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be a variant of the Scottish surname McCallop or MacCulloch, which is derived from the Gaelic name "MacCullaich," meaning "son of the boar" or "son of the ugly fellow." This suggests that the name may have been originally a nickname for someone with an unattractive appearance or a fierce demeanor.

In the early days, the MCKELLOP surname was concentrated in the Scottish Lowlands, particularly in the counties of Ayrshire, Dumfriesshire, and Wigtownshire. The earliest recorded instance of the name appears in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, where a John McKellop from Ayrshire is mentioned as swearing fealty to King Edward I of England.

Throughout the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, including McKellop, McKellope, McKilop, and McKillop. These variations reflect the phonetic nature of the name and the challenges of transcribing it accurately in written records.

One notable individual bearing the MCKELLOP surname was Sir John McKellop, a Scottish landowner and soldier who lived in the late 16th century. He was granted lands in Wigtownshire by King James VI of Scotland for his military service.

In the 17th century, a branch of the MCKELLOP family settled in County Antrim, Ireland, where they became known as the McKellops of Ballyclare. This branch produced several prominent members, including Robert McKellop (1659-1721), a wealthy merchant and landowner, and his son, John McKellop (1685-1747), who served as the High Sheriff of County Antrim.

Another notable figure was James McKellop (1768-1843), a Scottish-born farmer and soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He later settled in Ontario, Canada, where he became a prominent landowner and community leader.

The MCKELLOP surname continued to spread throughout the British Isles and beyond during the 19th century, with many members emigrating to North America, Australia, and other parts of the world in search of new opportunities.

Overall, the MCKELLOP surname has a rich history rooted in the rugged landscapes of Scotland, with a legacy of resilience, bravery, and entrepreneurship that has carried on through generations of those who bear this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McKellop

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

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

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