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

McKendrick, 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 McKendrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McKendrick in America

McKendrick is the 22559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McKendrick surname appeared 1,139 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 McKendrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for McKendrick 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 McKendrick

The surname McKendrick has its origins in Scotland, with records of the name dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Eanruig," meaning "born of wealth" or "born wealthy." The prefix "Mac" in Gaelic means "son of," indicating that the original bearer was the son of someone named Eanruig.

The earliest known reference to the name McKendrick is found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, where it is recorded as "MacEanric." This document contains the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England during the Scottish Wars of Independence.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various Scottish records with spellings such as "McKenrick," "McKendrik," and "McKendryke." These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and scribal errors in the transcription of the name.

One notable figure in Scottish history with the McKendrick name was John McKendrick, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in Glasgow in the late 16th century. He was a prominent member of the city's Guild of Merchants and played a significant role in the development of Glasgow's trade and commerce.

Another individual of note was Sir William McKendrick (1758-1833), a Scottish soldier and landowner who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was awarded the prestigious Order of the Bath for his military service and later became a Member of Parliament for the county of Perthshire.

In the 19th century, the McKendrick name gained recognition through the achievements of John Greig McKendrick (1841-1926), a pioneering Scottish physiologist and academic. He made significant contributions to the study of human physiology and served as the Regius Professor of Physiology at the University of Glasgow.

The name McKendrick is also associated with the Scottish village of Kendrick, located in Ayrshire. It is believed that some bearers of the surname may have taken their name from this place, although the exact connection is unclear.

Other notable individuals with the surname McKendrick include the American theologian and author Francis McKendrick (1834-1917), and the Scottish composer and musician Hamish McKendrick (1903-1989), known for his contributions to traditional Scottish folk music.

While the McKendrick name has its roots in Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Scottish emigration and settlement in various countries. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to its Scottish heritage and the rich tapestry of Scottish culture and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McKendrick

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

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

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