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

McKissic, 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 McKissic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McKissic in America

McKissic is the 37442nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McKissic surname appeared 595 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 McKissic.

We can also compare 2010 data for McKissic 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 McKissic

The surname MCKISSIC originates from Scotland and can be traced back to the 17th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic phrase "mac iseac," which translates to "son of the bishop" or "son of the churchman." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely descendants of clergymen or individuals associated with the church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MCKISSIC name can be found in the parish records of Ayrshire, Scotland, dating back to the late 1600s. During this period, the name was often spelled as "McKissock" or "McKissack," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

The MCKISSIC surname has a strong connection to the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the regions of Argyll and Perthshire. It is possible that the name was originally associated with a specific location or parish within these areas, though no definitive records have been found to confirm this.

In the 18th century, the MCKISSIC name began to appear in various historical documents and records across Scotland. One notable figure from this time period was Robert McKissick (1720-1793), a prominent landowner and merchant from Inverness-shire. His descendants went on to establish themselves as influential members of the local gentry.

As the centuries progressed, members of the MCKISSIC family dispersed throughout the United Kingdom and beyond. In the 19th century, John McKissick (1809-1879), a Scottish-born engineer, gained recognition for his contributions to the development of early steam engines and locomotives.

Another individual of note was Mary McKissick (1855-1932), an American educator and women's rights advocate from South Carolina. She was a pioneer in establishing educational opportunities for African American students in the post-Civil War era.

Other notable individuals with the MCKISSIC surname include:

1. William McKissick (1870-1952), a Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina.
2. James McKissick (1884-1944), an American lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of South Carolina from 1927 to 1935.
3. Robert McKissick (1891-1962), a Scottish-born architect known for his work in the Art Deco style, including the design of several landmark buildings in New York City.
4. Zeb McKissick (1914-2001), an American baseball player who played for the New York Giants in the late 1930s.
5. Nancy McKissick (born 1953), an American author and historian known for her works on Southern culture and genealogy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McKissic

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

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

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