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UK surname

Mcbarron

A Gaelic surname meaning "son of Baron".

In the 1881 census there were 30 people recorded with the Mcbarron surname, ranking it #29,363 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 196, ranked #19,848, up from #29,363 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Tyneside, IZ15 and Basingstoke and Deane.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcbarron is 196 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 553.3%.

1881 census count

30

Ranked #29,363

Modern count

196

2016, ranked #19,848

Peak year

2016

196 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mcbarron had 30 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,363 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 196 in 2016, ranked #19,848.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 60 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Mcbarron surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mcbarron surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mcbarron 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
1861 historical 25 #30,804
1881 historical 30 #29,363
1891 historical 52 #30,061
1901 historical 56 #27,952
1911 historical 60 #26,808
1997 modern 166 #19,797
1998 modern 173 #19,821
1999 modern 176 #19,722
2000 modern 175 #19,764
2001 modern 177 #19,357
2002 modern 187 #19,083
2003 modern 182 #19,215
2004 modern 180 #19,424
2005 modern 172 #19,908
2006 modern 174 #19,921
2007 modern 173 #20,243
2008 modern 175 #20,311
2009 modern 187 #19,868
2010 modern 188 #20,235
2011 modern 189 #19,997
2012 modern 182 #20,440
2013 modern 188 #20,352
2014 modern 189 #20,441
2015 modern 188 #20,417
2016 modern 196 #19,848

Geography

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Where Mcbarrons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Tyneside, IZ15, Basingstoke and Deane, Paisley West and Langlee. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Tyneside 009 South Tyneside
2 IZ15 West Dunbartonshire
3 Basingstoke and Deane 015 Basingstoke and Deane
4 Paisley West Renfrewshire
5 Langlee Scottish Borders

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mcbarron

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mcbarron

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Mcbarron surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Mcbarron 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 predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Mcbarron is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Mcbarron 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

Mcbarron falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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 Mcbarron 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 Mcbarron, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mcbarron

The surname McBarron is of Scottish origin, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic word "baran," which means "baron" or "nobleman." The prefix "Mc" or "Mac" indicates that the name refers to the son of a baron or nobleman.

In medieval Scotland, barons were powerful landowners and held a high position in the social hierarchy. The McBarron name likely originated from a family that held baronial status or had close ties to a baron's household.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a series of historical documents that recorded the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England during the Scottish Wars of Independence. The name appeared as "McBarun," an early variation of the spelling.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the McBarron surname was John McBarron, a cleric and scholar who served as the Bishop of Dunkeld from 1438 to 1454. He played a significant role in the Scottish church and was involved in several political negotiations during his tenure.

During the 16th century, the McBarrons were prominent landowners in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the regions of Argyll and Perthshire. One notable member was Alexander McBarron, who was granted lands in Glenshee, Perthshire, in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the McBarron name appeared in various records related to the Scottish Jacobite risings. James McBarron, born in 1682, was a Jacobite soldier who fought in the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689, a key conflict during the Jacobite uprising of 1689-1692.

Another significant figure was Robert McBarron, born in 1745, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in Greenock, Scotland. He played a crucial role in the town's economic development and was involved in the establishment of several local institutions.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, many McBarrons emigrated from Scotland to various parts of the British Empire, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, where they contributed to the development of these nations.

Overall, the surname McBarron has a rich history rooted in the Scottish nobility and landholding class, with descendants spreading worldwide and contributing to various aspects of society over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mcbarron surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mcbarron surname in 1881?

In 1881, 30 people were recorded with the Mcbarron surname. That placed it at #29,363 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mcbarron surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 196 in 2016. That gives Mcbarron a modern rank of #19,848.

What does the Mcbarron surname mean?

A Gaelic surname meaning "son of Baron".

What does the Mcbarron map show?

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