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

McKissick, 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 McKissick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McKissick in America

McKissick is the 10998th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McKissick surname appeared 2,892 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname McKissick.

We can also compare 2010 data for McKissick 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 McKissick

The surname McKissick originated in Scotland during the medieval period. It is derived from the Gaelic phrase "mac ìosaic," which translates to "son of Isaac." This suggests that the name was initially given as a patronymic to distinguish the descendants of a man named Isaac.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the McKissick surname can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "McKysshok" in this historical document.

As the name evolved, various spellings emerged, such as McKissock, McKissack, and McKissick. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the McKissick name was particularly prevalent in the Scottish counties of Lanarkshire and Ayrshire. Several notable individuals bore this surname during this period, including John McKissick (1560-1623), a merchant and landowner from Ayrshire.

In the late 17th century, the McKissick family expanded their influence, with some members migrating to Ireland. One prominent figure was Robert McKissick (1644-1711), a Presbyterian minister who served in County Antrim.

As the Scottish diaspora spread across the globe, the McKissick name took root in various parts of the world. In the 18th century, several McKissicks settled in North America, particularly in the Carolinas and Virginia.

One notable American bearer of the McKissick name was James McKissick (1785-1859), a farmer and politician from South Carolina who served in the state legislature. Another prominent figure was William McKissick (1809-1892), a wealthy plantation owner and businessman from Mississippi.

The McKissick surname also gained recognition in the field of education. Robert McKissick (1874-1952) was a renowned educator and president of the University of South Carolina, while Frank McKissick (1904-1987) was a prominent civil rights activist and lawyer from South Carolina.

Throughout history, the McKissick name has been associated with various professions, from merchants and landowners to ministers, politicians, and educators. Despite its Scottish origins, the surname has become widely dispersed across different regions, reflecting the migration patterns of its bearers over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McKissick

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

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

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