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

McLennon, 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 McLennon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McLennon in America

McLennon is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McLennon surname appeared 312 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 McLennon.

We can also compare 2010 data for McLennon 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 McLennon

The surname McLennon has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 12th century. It is a Scottish Gaelic name derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning son, and "lenn" meaning a vale or meadow. The name likely originated from a person or family who resided near a meadow or grassy area.

In the early 13th century, the name was recorded as McLennan in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a series of parchment rolls that recorded Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. This document provides one of the earliest written records of the surname.

The McLennon name has several variations in spelling, including McLennan, McLennen, and McLennon. These variations likely arose from regional dialects and the transition from Gaelic to English spellings. Place names like Glenmuick in Aberdeenshire and Glenlyon in Perthshire may have influenced some of these spelling variations.

One notable historical figure with the McLennon surname was Sir John McLennon (c. 1350-1414), a Scottish knight who fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence. He was rewarded with lands in Argyll and is considered an ancestor of many McLennon families in Scotland.

In the 16th century, James McLennon (c. 1520-1583) was a prominent Scottish historian and philosopher who authored several works on Scottish history and culture. His writings provide valuable insights into the life and customs of the time.

Another significant figure was Sir William McLennon (1670-1745), a Scottish merchant and landowner who played a role in the Jacobite Risings of the early 18th century. He was a supporter of the Stuart cause and was briefly imprisoned for his involvement.

In the literary world, Margaret McLennon (1875-1953) was a Scottish novelist and poet known for her works depicting life in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Her novels, such as "The Cuillins" and "The Tide Rins Oot," were widely acclaimed in her time.

Finally, John McLennon (1892-1957) was a Scottish-born Canadian politician who served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of Vancouver East from 1940 to 1957. He was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social welfare programs.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the McLennon surname throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Scottish and Canadian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McLennon

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

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

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