2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mcpipe
A variation of an occupational surname referring to a pipe maker or installer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Mcpipe. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mcpipe surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Mcpipe in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcpipe, the largest self-reported group is Black at 88.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (4.5%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mcpipe
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcpipe, the largest self-reported group is Black at 88.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (4.5%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Mcpipe bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mcpipe surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American88.2% · 97
- American Indian and Alaska Native4.5% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- White1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mcpipe
Mcpipe appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,139 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+7 bearers (+6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,788 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 10,139 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.8%) | Up 7,788 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mcpipe surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #149,446 | 5.0% |
| Count | 103 | 110 | 6.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 22.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mcpipe bearers went from 103 to 110 (+6.8% change). The surname moved up 7,788 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #149,446.
FAQ
Mcpipe surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mcpipe?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Mcpipe. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Mcpipe?
Mcpipe ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Mcpipe. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mcpipe.
Has Mcpipe become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mcpipe went from 103 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 7 (+6.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Mcpipe?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mcpipe, the largest self-reported group is Black at 88.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (4.5%) and Hispanic (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mcpipe in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.2% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mcpipe appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (88.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (4.5%), Hispanic (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mcpipe (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mcpipe mean?
A variation of an occupational surname referring to a pipe maker or installer. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mcpipe (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Mcpipe?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.