2000
#11,134
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,614
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.97
Rare Last name
Mckie
A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic "MacAoidh," meaning "son of Aodh" (a personal name meaning "fire").
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,129 Americans carry the last name Mckie. That puts it at #11,100 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.91 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 109,541 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mckie surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Mckie with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.1K
1 in 109,541
Census rank
#11,100
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,729 bearers of the surname Mckie in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.91 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11100th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mckie, the largest self-reported group is White at 49.5%. The next largest groups are Black (42.6%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mckie
The surname McKie is of Scottish origin, originating from the Lowlands region of Scotland during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic personal name "Mac Aidh," which means "son of Aodh" or "son of Hugh." Aodh was a popular name among Scottish clans, and the surname evolved from a patronymic naming system.
McKie is a variant spelling of the more common MacKie or Mackie. In historical records, the name can be found spelled in various forms, such as McKy, McKye, and McKey, reflecting the regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname McKie can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the late 13th century, where a person named "Gillemor McKey" is mentioned. Additionally, the name appears in the Register of the Great Seal of Scotland in the 15th century, indicating its widespread use among Scottish families during that time.
The McKie surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One prominent figure was Sir James McKie (1788-1856), a Scottish lawyer and politician who served as Lord Advocate of Scotland from 1842 to 1846. Another notable bearer of the name was Robert McKie (1820-1899), a Scottish-born Australian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Council of New South Wales.
In the literary world, William McKie (1892-1970) was a Scottish author and journalist known for his works on literature and drama criticism. He served as the literary editor of the Daily Mail from 1934 to 1946.
The McKie surname has also been associated with place names in Scotland. For example, McKie's Hill, a small settlement in Ayrshire, Scotland, is believed to have been named after a family with the McKie surname who resided in the area.
While the surname McKie has Scottish roots, it has spread globally due to migration and diaspora. Notable bearers of the name can be found in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, reflecting the Scottish diaspora's reach.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mckie
Among Census respondents with the surname Mckie, the largest self-reported group is White at 49.5%. The next largest groups are Black (42.6%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mckie bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mckie surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White49.5% · 1,350
- Black or African American42.6% · 1,163
- Two or more races3.9% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 79
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 13
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mckie
Mckie appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#11,021
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,886
+272 bearers (+10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.98
Rank movement Up 113 places
2020
#11,100
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,729
-157 bearers (-5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.91
Rank movement Down 79 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,134 | 2,614 | 0.97 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,021 | 2,886 | 0.98 | +272 bearers (+10.4%) | Up 113 places |
| 2020 | #11,100 | 2,729 | 0.91 | -157 bearers (-5.4%) | Down 79 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mckie surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,021 | #11,100 | -0.7% |
| Count | 2,886 | 2,729 | -5.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.98 | 0.91 | -6.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mckie bearers went from 2,886 to 2,729 (-5.4% change). The surname moved down 79 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,021 to #11,100.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Mckie
FAQ
Mckie surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mckie?
Name Census estimates that about 3,129 living Americans carry the surname Mckie. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 109,541 residents.
How common is Mckie?
Mckie ranks #11,100 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.91 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,729 people with the surname Mckie. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,129), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.91 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.91 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Mckie.
Has Mckie become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mckie went from 2,886 recorded bearers to 2,729. That is a decrease of 157 (-5.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #11,021 to #11,100.
What does the Census say about the background of Mckie?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mckie, the largest self-reported group is White at 49.5%. The next largest groups are Black (42.6%) and Two or More Races (3.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mckie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 49.5% (1,350 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mckie appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (49.5%), Black (42.6%), Two or More Races (3.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mckie (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mckie mean?
A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic "MacAoidh," meaning "son of Aodh" (a personal name meaning "fire"). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mckie (0.91 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Mckie?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Mckie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.