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

McKissack, 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 McKissack surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McKissack in America

McKissack is the 19907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McKissack surname appeared 1,349 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 McKissack.

We can also compare 2010 data for McKissack 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 McKissack

The surname MCKISSACK has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a Scottish Gaelic phrase "Mac Iseabaig," which translates to "son of the bishop." This suggests that the name may have been initially borne by the son or descendant of a prominent member of the clergy.

One of the earliest records of the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the late 13th century, where it appears as "McKysog." Over time, the spelling evolved, with variations such as "McKissok," "McKissack," and finally settling on the modern form, "MCKISSACK."

The MCKISSACK surname is particularly associated with the regions of Ayrshire and Lanarkshire in Scotland, where it gained prominence among local landowners and families of influence. However, it is important to note that due to historical migrations and the movement of people, the name can now be found across various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the MCKISSACK name was John McKissack, a Scottish clergyman who served as the Bishop of Galloway from 1556 to 1558. Another prominent figure was William McKissack (1609-1663), a Scottish minister and theologian who played a significant role in the religious disputes of his time.

Moving forward to the 18th century, James McKissack (1728-1799) was a Scottish merchant and landowner who made significant contributions to the economic development of his local community. In the 19th century, Robert McKissack (1841-1913) was a Scottish-born architect who designed several notable buildings in Canada, including the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg.

One of the most renowned figures bearing the MCKISSACK name was Patricia McKissack (1944-2017), an acclaimed American author and scholar who wrote extensively on African American history and culture. Her works, including numerous children's books and novels, have won numerous awards and accolades.

The MCKISSACK surname has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its roots firmly planted in Scotland. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields, from religion and architecture to literature and scholarship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McKissack

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

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

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