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

McKiver, 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 McKiver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McKiver in America

McKiver is the 32792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McKiver surname appeared 700 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 McKiver.

We can also compare 2010 data for McKiver 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 McKiver

The surname MCKIVER has its roots in Scotland, originating from the late 16th century. It is believed to be a variant of the Gaelic name MacIbhair, derived from the personal name Ivar, which is of Norse origin. This name was likely introduced to Scotland during the Viking invasions and settlements in the region.

The earliest known record of the name MCKIVER can be found in the parish records of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, dating back to 1612. These records document the birth of a child named John, son of James MCKIVER. Another early reference is found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which lists several individuals who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England, including a person named Gillemore McIver.

In the 17th century, the name MCKIVER appeared in the records of the Scottish Parliament, where a William MCKIVER was listed as a Commissioner for the Shire of Argyll in 1648. During this period, the name was also found in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Ayrshire, indicating the presence of MCKIVER families in that region.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname MCKIVER was Duncan MCKIVER (1670-1735), a Scottish minister who served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1722. Another prominent figure was John MCKIVER (1779-1842), a Scottish poet and author known for his work "The Scottish Peasant's Fireside."

In the 19th century, the name MCKIVER gained recognition with the birth of James MCKIVER (1823-1892), a Scottish-American inventor and entrepreneur. He is credited with developing several innovations in the field of agriculture, including a reaping machine and a seed drill. His contributions to the advancement of farming practices earned him recognition and awards.

Another notable individual with the surname MCKIVER was Margaret MCKIVER (1857-1943), a Scottish suffragette and activist. She played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in Scotland, advocating for women's rights and political representation.

The name MCKIVER has also been found in historical records related to the Scottish diaspora, as many individuals with this surname migrated to different parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand, in search of new opportunities and better lives.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McKiver

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

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

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