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

McLoyd, 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 McLoyd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McLoyd in America

McLoyd is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McLoyd surname appeared 211 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 McLoyd.

We can also compare 2010 data for McLoyd 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 McLoyd

The surname MCLOYD has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Highlands region, particularly in the areas surrounding the towns of Inverness and Dingwall. The name is thought to be derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "loyd" which is a variation of the name Lloyd, meaning "grey" or "brown-haired."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historic document containing the names of Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name is listed as "Mcolloyd" in this record, suggesting a slightly different spelling at the time.

In the 15th century, a reference to a "John McLoyd" can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, which were financial records maintained by the Scottish government. This indicates that individuals with this surname were present in Scotland during this period.

The name MCLOYD has also been linked to the historic Scottish clan system, although the exact clan affiliation is unclear. Some records suggest a connection to the Clan MacLeod, one of the largest and most influential clans in the Scottish Highlands.

One notable individual with the surname MCLOYD was Sir William McLoyd (1620-1688), a Scottish landowner and military officer who fought in the English Civil War on the Royalist side. He was knighted for his service and his family held lands in the county of Inverness-shire.

Another prominent figure was Robert McLoyd (1745-1821), a Scottish merchant and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile trade. He was instrumental in establishing several charitable institutions in his hometown of Glasgow.

In the 19th century, James McLoyd (1805-1879) was a Scottish-born farmer and landowner who emigrated to Canada and became one of the earliest settlers in the region now known as Ontario. His descendants went on to establish several successful agricultural businesses in the area.

Elizabeth McLoyd (1862-1947) was a notable Scottish author and poet, known for her works depicting life in the Highlands. Her collection of poems, "Echoes from the Glens," published in 1895, was widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

Finally, Sir Alexander McLoyd (1875-1958) was a Scottish-born businessman and politician who served as a Member of Parliament in the British House of Commons for several years in the early 20th century, representing a constituency in the Scottish Borders region.

While the MCLOYD surname has its roots in Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration, but its origins can be traced back to the Scottish Highlands and its historical connections to the region's clans and landholders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McLoyd

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

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

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