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

McQuoid, 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 McQuoid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McQuoid in America

McQuoid is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McQuoid surname appeared 314 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 McQuoid.

We can also compare 2010 data for McQuoid 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 McQuoid

The surname MCQUOID has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Scottish Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son" and "cuait" meaning "hump" or "hillock", suggesting a connection to a specific geographic feature or place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of documents listing Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name is spelled "MacQuoid" in this record.

The surname is also found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the 14th century, where various spellings such as "MacQuoide" and "McQuoyde" are recorded. These rolls were official records of tax payments and financial transactions made to the Scottish crown.

In the 16th century, the MCQUOID name is associated with the area of Ayrshire, Scotland. A notable individual from this time period is John McQuoid, born around 1520, who was a prominent landowner and farmer in the village of Mauchline.

During the 17th century, the MCQUOID surname spread to other parts of Scotland, including the Scottish Borders region. One notable figure was Robert McQuoid, born in 1635, who was a minister in the Church of Scotland and served as the parish minister of Cavers, Roxburghshire.

In the 18th century, the MCQUOID name is found in various Scottish records, including church records and parish registers. One notable individual from this time is James McQuoid, born in 1745, who was a merchant and ship owner based in the city of Glasgow.

The 19th century saw the MCQUOID surname spread beyond Scotland, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of the British Empire, including Canada and Australia. One notable individual was John McQuoid, born in 1812 in Ayrshire, who later became a successful businessman and landowner in Ontario, Canada.

Throughout history, the MCQUOID surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including farmers, merchants, clergymen, and landowners. While not a particularly common surname, it has a rich history rooted in the Scottish heritage and has been carried forward by generations of individuals bearing this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McQuoid

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

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

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