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UK surname

Mcangus

A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic "Mac Aonghuis" meaning "son of Angus".

In the 1881 census there were 77 people recorded with the Mcangus surname, ranking it #22,617 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 109, ranked #29,402, down from #22,617 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Hamilton, Tarbat and Kildonan with Loth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include County Durham, Fraserburgh Harbour and Broadsea and Tain.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcangus is 118 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 41.6%.

1881 census count

77

Ranked #22,617

Modern count

109

2016, ranked #29,402

Peak year

1901

118 bearers

Map years

3

1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mcangus had 77 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #22,617 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016, ranked #29,402.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 118 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Mcangus surname distribution map

The map shows where the Mcangus surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Mcangus surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mcangus over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 66 #21,617
1861 historical 11 #32,452
1881 historical 77 #22,617
1891 historical 81 #26,632
1901 historical 118 #20,721
1911 historical 17 #31,675
1997 modern 100 #26,901
1998 modern 108 #26,417
1999 modern 99 #27,906
2000 modern 98 #27,988
2001 modern 97 #27,823
2002 modern 99 #28,082
2003 modern 97 #28,217
2004 modern 100 #27,964
2005 modern 91 #29,406
2006 modern 99 #28,453
2007 modern 97 #29,156
2008 modern 97 #29,527
2009 modern 110 #27,991
2010 modern 110 #28,666
2011 modern 105 #29,287
2012 modern 110 #28,514
2013 modern 107 #29,561
2014 modern 109 #29,452
2015 modern 107 #29,708
2016 modern 109 #29,402

Geography

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Where Mcangus' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Hamilton, Tarbat, Kildonan with Loth, Latheron and Pitsligo. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to County Durham, Fraserburgh Harbour and Broadsea, Tain, Banff and Huntingdonshire. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Hamilton Lanark
2 Tarbat Ross And Cromarty
3 Kildonan with Loth Sutherland
4 Latheron Caithness
5 Pitsligo Aberdeen

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 County Durham 024 County Durham
2 Fraserburgh Harbour and Broadsea Aberdeenshire
3 Tain Highland
4 Banff Aberdeenshire
5 Huntingdonshire 014 Huntingdonshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mcangus

These lists show first names that appear often with the Mcangus surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mcangus

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mcangus, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Young Families in Industrial Towns

Nationally, the Mcangus surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Young Families in Industrial Towns, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Mcangus household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house predominantly young, UK-born individuals identifying with a White ethnic group with dependent children. Long-term disability and unpaid care are prevalent, and religious affiliations are uncommon. Housing is terraced or semi-detached and social rented sector housing is the norm. Unemployment is above the Supergroup average, and employment is principally in elementary occupations, as process plant and machine operatives, or in caring and leisure services. Educational attainment is low. The group is scattered throughout former industrial towns in the Midlands and the South Wales Valleys.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Mcangus is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mcangus is most concentrated in decile 2 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mcangus falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mcangus is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

This describes the area pattern most associated with Mcangus, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mcangus

The surname McAngus has its origins in Scotland, emerging in the late 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Angus" or "Aengus," meaning "one strength" or "unique vigor." The prefix "Mc" or "Mac" is a Gaelic term that means "son of," indicating the name originally referred to the son of someone named Angus.

McAngus was initially concentrated in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the counties of Inverness, Ross-shire, and Sutherland. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic tribe known as the Picts, who inhabited these regions before the arrival of the Scots.

One of the earliest known references to the name McAngus can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the late 13th century, where a "Finlay McAngus" is mentioned as a landowner in Ross-shire.

In the 14th century, the McAngus clan played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England. Sir Donald McAngus, born around 1285, was a notable figure who fought alongside Robert the Bruce and was rewarded with lands in Inverness-shire for his loyalty.

Another prominent member of the clan was John McAngus, a scholar and churchman who lived in the 15th century. He was appointed as the Bishop of Ross in 1472 and played a crucial role in the religious affairs of the time.

During the 16th century, the McAngus clan was involved in various conflicts and feuds with neighboring clans, such as the Mackenzies and the Munros. One of the most famous members from this period was Evan McAngus, born in 1543, who led his clan in several battles and was known for his bravery and military prowess.

In the 17th century, the McAngus clan faced challenges due to the ongoing religious and political turmoil in Scotland. However, one notable figure from this time was Mary McAngus, born in 1612, who was a renowned poet and songwriter, renowned for her contributions to Scottish literature.

As the centuries passed, the McAngus name spread beyond Scotland, with members of the clan migrating to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Despite this diaspora, the name remains deeply rooted in its Scottish heritage and continues to be a source of pride for those who bear it.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mcangus surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mcangus surname in 1881?

In 1881, 77 people were recorded with the Mcangus surname. That placed it at #22,617 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mcangus surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016. That gives Mcangus a modern rank of #29,402.

What does the Mcangus surname mean?

A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic "Mac Aonghuis" meaning "son of Angus".

What does the Mcangus map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mcangus bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.