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

McQuiller, 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 McQuiller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McQuiller in America

McQuiller is the 64054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McQuiller surname appeared 311 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 McQuiller.

We can also compare 2010 data for McQuiller 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 McQuiller

The surname McQuiller has its origins in Scotland, where it first emerged in the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic personal name "Cuillere," which means "quarrelsome" or "argumentative." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone with a combative or confrontational personality.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented those who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England during his campaign against Scotland. The entry "William McQuilar" is found in this historical record, indicating that the name was already in use by that time.

In the 14th century, the name was also recorded in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, where it appeared as "McQuillar." This spelling variation highlights the fluid nature of surnames in those times, as they were often subject to changes based on pronunciation, scribal errors, or regional dialects.

One notable bearer of the McQuiller name was Sir John McQuiller, a Scottish knight who fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century. He was granted lands in the Scottish Lowlands for his loyalty and bravery on the battlefield.

Another historical figure of note was Margaret McQuiller, who was born in Aberdeen in 1612. She was a prominent businesswoman and landowner, a rarity for women of her time. Records show that she owned several properties in the city and was involved in various commercial ventures.

In the 17th century, the name McQuiller also appeared in the parish records of Dumfriesshire, where it was sometimes spelled as "McQuillar" or "McQuilter." This region was home to several families bearing the surname, indicating their presence and influence in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in North America dates back to the late 18th century, when John McQuiller, born in 1768 in Ayrshire, Scotland, emigrated to Canada. He settled in Nova Scotia and became a successful merchant and landowner, establishing a lineage of McQuillers in the New World.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir William McQuiller, a Scottish industrialist born in 1824 in Glasgow. He played a significant role in the development of the Scottish coal and iron industries, establishing several successful businesses and contributing to the region's economic growth.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have borne the surname McQuiller over the centuries, spanning various regions and walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McQuiller

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

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

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