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

McWashington, 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 McWashington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McWashington in America

McWashington is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McWashington surname appeared 159 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 McWashington.

We can also compare 2010 data for McWashington 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 McWashington

The surname McWashington is a Scottish name that traces its origins back to the 12th century. It is derived from the old Scots Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "Washyngton", which was an old spelling of the place name Washington in Tyne and Wear, England. The name likely originated from people who migrated from the Washington area to Scotland.

The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to 1296, when a John de Wassingtone is mentioned in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of Scottish nobility who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the Scottish Exchequer Rolls with variations like McWaschtoun and McWastoun.

One notable early bearer of the name was Alexander McWaschington, born around 1490, who served as a courtier to King James IV of Scotland. He is mentioned in the Treasurer's Accounts of 1508 as being gifted a sum of money for his services.

In the 16th century, the name appears in several Scottish Parish Registers, indicating its spread across various regions of the country. A notable example is James McWaschington, born in 1564 in Aberdeenshire, who was a merchant and landowner.

The 17th century saw the name McWashington become more prominent, with several members of the family holding positions of influence. One such individual was Robert McWashington, born in 1612 in Ayrshire, who served as a magistrate and was involved in the Scottish Covenanting movement.

Another notable bearer of the name was Elizabeth McWashington, born in 1678 in Lanarkshire. She was a renowned poet and writer, known for her works celebrating Scottish culture and heritage.

As the centuries progressed, the name continued to be found in various parts of Scotland, with many McWashingtons making contributions in fields such as education, politics, and the arts. The name also saw some variations in spelling, including McWashintoun and McWashingtoune, before settling on its modern form.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McWashington

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

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

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