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

McSwine, 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 McSwine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McSwine in America

McSwine is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McSwine surname appeared 169 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 McSwine.

We can also compare 2010 data for McSwine 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 McSwine

The surname MCSWINE has its origins in Scotland, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "suine" which translates to "swine" or "pig". This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname for someone who raised or herded pigs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MCSWINE can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1296, where a "Gillecrist McSouyn" is mentioned. The spelling variation "McSouyn" reflects the phonetic nature of the name's origins.

In the 15th century, records from the Regality of Dunfermline in Fife, Scotland, mention a "David McSuyne" in 1453. This area is believed to be one of the places where the name was most prevalent during this period.

The MCSWINE surname is also associated with the Isle of Islay in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Historical records from the 16th century refer to a "Lachlan McSuyne" who was a prominent figure on the island.

One of the most notable individuals with the MCSWINE surname was Sir John McSwine (c. 1500 - 1568), who served as the Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1554 to 1557. He played a significant role in the city's governance during a tumultuous period of Scottish history.

Another prominent figure was Robert McSwine (c. 1620 - 1689), a Scottish minister and author who wrote extensively on theology and religious matters. His works include "The Believer's Triumph Over Death" and "The Christian's Consolation Against the Terrors of Death".

In the 18th century, James McSwine (1737 - 1808) was a Scottish architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

The MCSWINE surname has also been associated with place names in Scotland, such as the village of Meikle Swine in Aberdeenshire, which may have influenced the name's spelling and pronunciation over time.

Throughout history, the MCSWINE surname has undergone various spelling variations, including McSuyne, McSouyn, and McSweyn, reflecting the evolving nature of language and regional dialects in Scotland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McSwine

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

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

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