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

McQuarters, 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 McQuarters surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McQuarters in America

McQuarters is the 74826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McQuarters surname appeared 258 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 McQuarters.

We can also compare 2010 data for McQuarters 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 McQuarters

The surname McQuarters originated in Scotland, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "cuartar," which referred to a person who lived at the quarters or outskirts of a town or village.

During the medieval period, the McQuarters clan was based primarily in the regions of Ayrshire and Renfrewshire. The name first appeared in written records in 1214, when a John McQuarters was mentioned in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of documents recording the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to Edward I of England.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname was Sir Robert McQuarters, a Scottish knight who fought alongside Robert the Bruce in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century. He was awarded lands in Ayrshire for his bravery and loyalty.

In the 16th century, the McQuarters were involved in the ongoing feuds between Scottish clans. Historical accounts mention a clash between the McQuarters and the Cunninghams near Kilwinning in 1525, resulting in casualties on both sides.

Over the centuries, the name has been spelled in various ways, including McQuarters, McQuarters, and MacQuarters. The place name "Quarters" can be found in several locations across Scotland, such as Quarters Farm in East Ayrshire and Quarters of Cree in Dumfries and Galloway.

Notable individuals with the surname McQuarters include:

1. John McQuarters (c. 1580-1645), a Scottish minister and author who was a leading figure in the Church of Scotland during the 17th century.
2. Robert McQuarters (1795-1867), a Scottish-born Australian pastoralist and explorer who played a significant role in the early settlement of Victoria.
3. William McQuarters (1836-1908), a Scottish-American businessman and politician who served as the 16th Lieutenant Governor of California from 1887 to 1891.
4. Margaret McQuarters (1870-1952), a Scottish educator and women's rights activist who campaigned for the education of girls in Scotland.
5. John McQuarters (1912-1995), a Scottish writer and poet who was known for his works celebrating the rural life and landscapes of his native Ayrshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McQuarters

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

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

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