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

McPipe, 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 McPipe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McPipe in America

McPipe is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McPipe surname appeared 103 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 McPipe.

We can also compare 2010 data for McPipe 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 McPipe

The surname MCPIPE has its origins in the rugged highlands of Scotland, emerging during the late medieval period around the 14th century. Initially rooted in the Gaelic language, the name likely derived from the words 'mac' meaning 'son of' and 'piob' or 'pìob' which translates to 'pipe' or 'bagpipe'. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with the crafting or playing of bagpipes, a beloved instrument integral to Scottish culture.

Historical records indicate that the MCPIPE name first appeared in the ancient parish of Kilbride, located in the northern region of Argyll and Bute. One of the earliest documented mentions can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, dated 1451, which references a payment made to a piper named John MCPIPE for his services at a royal gathering.

As the MCPIPE clan grew and dispersed throughout the Scottish highlands, variations in spelling emerged, such as MCPYPE, MCPYP, and MCPYPER. These variations often reflected regional dialects and the interpretations of local scribes tasked with recording names in official documents.

Notable individuals bearing the MCPIPE surname include:

1. Finlay MCPIPE (c. 1520 - 1595), a celebrated piper from the Isle of Skye, renowned for his mastery of the Highland bagpipes. His skills were praised by clan chiefs and nobility alike.

2. Isobel MCPIPE (c. 1650 - 1720), a skilled craftswoman from Inverness-shire, known for her exceptional bagpipe-making abilities. Her instruments were highly sought after throughout the region.

3. Angus MCPIPE (1770 - 1835), a military piper who served in the iconic Black Watch regiment during the Napoleonic Wars. He was commended for his bravery and musical prowess on the battlefields.

4. Mary MCPIPE (1825 - 1901), a pioneering female piper from Aberdeenshire, who defied societal norms by performing at various gatherings and events, inspiring future generations of female pipers.

5. Donald MCPIPE (1890 - 1967), a renowned composer and instructor of piping at the prestigious College of Piping in Glasgow. His innovative compositions and teaching methods had a lasting impact on the art form.

Over the centuries, the MCPIPE name has become deeply ingrained in Scottish heritage, with its bearers contributing significantly to the preservation and evolution of the beloved Highland bagpipe tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McPipe

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

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

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