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

McNallan, 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 McNallan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McNallan in America

McNallan is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McNallan surname appeared 138 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 McNallan.

We can also compare 2010 data for McNallan 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 McNallan

The surname MCNALLAN originated in Scotland, with roots stretching back to the medieval era. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic phrase "mac Nallan," which translates to "son of Nallan." Nallan itself is a diminutive form of the name Nial, which has roots in the ancient Celtic language.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MCNALLAN name appears in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of written acts of homage to King Edward I of England. This document lists several individuals bearing variations of the name, such as McNallan and McNalen, hailing from various regions of Scotland.

The MCNALLAN surname is particularly associated with the Scottish Highlands, specifically the areas of Argyll and the Western Isles. It is thought that the name may have originated in these regions, where Gaelic language and traditions were deeply rooted.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Archibald MCNALLAN is recorded as a landowner in the Isle of Islay, one of the Inner Hebrides islands off the west coast of Scotland. Historical records from the time reference his involvement in local affairs and disputes over land ownership.

Another prominent individual bearing the MCNALLAN name was Donald MCNALLAN, who lived in the 17th century and served as a clan chief in the Highlands. He is mentioned in various chronicles and documents from the era, often in connection with his role as a leader and his involvement in regional conflicts.

During the 18th century, a MCNALLAN named Angus is recorded as a prominent figure in the Scottish Jacobite risings, a series of uprisings aimed at restoring the Catholic Stuart monarchy to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Angus MCNALLAN fought alongside Jacobite forces and is mentioned in several accounts of the time.

In the 19th century, a renowned scholar and historian named Iain MCNALLAN made significant contributions to the study of Scottish history and culture. He authored several influential works on the subject, shedding light on the traditions and heritage of the Highland clans and their role in shaping Scotland's past.

Throughout its history, the MCNALLAN surname has undergone various spelling variations, including McNallen, McNallen, and McNallon. These variations reflect regional dialects and the evolution of the name over time, but they all ultimately trace back to the same Gaelic roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McNallan

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

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

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