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UK surname

Mcauslan

Scottish surname derived from a Scottish Gaelic personal name meaning "servant of St. Auselan".

In the 1881 census there were 234 people recorded with the Mcauslan surname, ranking it #11,607 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 206, ranked #19,183, down from #11,607 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Govan Combination, Cardross and Bonhill. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Mid Argyll, Carntyne and Bonnybridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcauslan is 292 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 12.0%.

1881 census count

234

Ranked #11,607

Modern count

206

2016, ranked #19,183

Peak year

1901

292 bearers

Map years

8

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mcauslan had 234 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #11,607 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 206 in 2016, ranked #19,183.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 292 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities.

Mcauslan surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mcauslan surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Mcauslan 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 194 #10,662
1861 historical 226 #10,797
1881 historical 234 #11,607
1891 historical 254 #12,598
1901 historical 292 #11,861
1911 historical 33 #29,703
1997 modern 213 #16,948
1998 modern 213 #17,431
1999 modern 221 #17,126
2000 modern 235 #16,423
2001 modern 225 #16,664
2002 modern 216 #17,447
2003 modern 220 #17,033
2004 modern 213 #17,492
2005 modern 218 #17,170
2006 modern 227 #16,842
2007 modern 224 #17,193
2008 modern 236 #16,736
2009 modern 230 #17,382
2010 modern 232 #17,657
2011 modern 230 #17,578
2012 modern 212 #18,481
2013 modern 213 #18,743
2014 modern 220 #18,471
2015 modern 213 #18,769
2016 modern 206 #19,183

Geography

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Where Mcauslans are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Govan Combination, Cardross, Bonhill, Greenock and Glasgow. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Mid Argyll, Carntyne, Bonnybridge, St Leonards South and Kilmacolm, Quarriers, Greenock Upper East/Central. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Govan Combination Lanark
2 Cardross Dunbarton
3 Bonhill Dunbarton
4 Greenock Renfrew
5 Glasgow Lanark

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Mid Argyll Argyll and Bute
2 Carntyne Glasgow City
3 Bonnybridge Falkirk
4 St Leonards South South Lanarkshire
5 Kilmacolm, Quarriers, Greenock Upper East/Central Inverclyde

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mcauslan

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mcauslan

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mcauslan, 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

Legacy Communities

Group

Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities

Nationally, the Mcauslan surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities, within Legacy Communities. This does not mean every Mcauslan household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Households in these areas often include divorced or separated parents and commonly include children and young adults. The age structure is heavily skewed towards the most advanced age groups. Individuals identifying as members of ethnic minorities are not present in large numbers. Flats predominate, with some terraced, semi-detached, and detached units. Multiple car ownership is low, and housing is predominantly in the private and social rented sectors. Employment is less skewed towards traditional routine industrial occupations. Levels of educational attainment are generally low. The Group occurs principally in the Central Lowlands of Scotland and other Scottish towns.

Wider pattern

These neighbourhoods characteristically comprise pockets of flats that are scattered across the UK, particularly in towns that retain or have legacies of heavy industry or are in more remote seaside locations. Employed residents of these neighbourhoods work mainly in low-skilled occupations. Residents typically have limited educational qualifications. Unemployment is above average. Some residents live in overcrowded housing within the social rented sector and experience long-term disability. All adult age groups are represented, although there is an overall age bias towards elderly people in general and the very old in particular. Individuals identifying as belonging to ethnic minorities or Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups are uncommon.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Mcauslan is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mcauslan is most concentrated in decile 1 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

Mcauslan falls in decile 6 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mcauslan is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Mcauslan

The surname McAuslan is a Scottish name with origins dating back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Gaelic personal name Amhalghaidh or Amhailghaidh, meaning "servant of St. Amalghaidh" or "descendant of Amalghaidh". The prefix "Mc" is a contraction of the Gaelic word "mac," meaning "son of."

The name is believed to have originated in the Argyll region of western Scotland, where the Clan McAuslan was historically based. The earliest known records of the name can be found in the Scottish Parish Registers, which date back to the 16th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is in the Argyll Sasines (legal documents) from 1617, which mentions a Duncan McAuslan. Another early reference is in the Dunoon Parish Registers from 1642, which lists the marriage of John McAuslan and Margaret McKechin.

In the 17th century, the McAuslans were prominent landowners in the Cowal peninsula of Argyll. The name is associated with several place names in the region, such as Auchawillan (derived from the Gaelic "Achadh a' Mhuilinn," meaning "field of the mill") and Glendaruel (derived from the Gaelic "Gleann Dail Ruaidhil," meaning "valley of Rhuaridh's portion").

Notable individuals with the surname McAuslan include:

1. Neil McAuslan (1776-1858), a Scottish poet and songwriter from Argyll. 2. John McAuslan (1805-1877), a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who emigrated to Canada in the 1830s. 3. Robert McAuslan (1828-1901), a Scottish-born Canadian politician and businessman who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. 4. Dougald McAuslan (1843-1916), a Scottish-born Australian politician who served as a member of the Victorian Legislative Council. 5. Archibald McAuslan (1855-1934), a Scottish-born Australian architect who designed several notable buildings in Melbourne.

While the name McAuslan is relatively uncommon today, it remains an important part of Scottish heritage and history, particularly in the Argyll region where it originated.

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FAQ

Mcauslan surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mcauslan surname in 1881?

In 1881, 234 people were recorded with the Mcauslan surname. That placed it at #11,607 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mcauslan surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 206 in 2016. That gives Mcauslan a modern rank of #19,183.

What does the Mcauslan surname mean?

Scottish surname derived from a Scottish Gaelic personal name meaning "servant of St. Auselan".

What does the Mcauslan map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mcauslan 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.