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UK surname

Mccadden

A Scottish surname derived from an Irish place name, literally meaning "son of Cadden."

In the 1881 census there were 47 people recorded with the Mccadden surname, ranking it #27,019 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 114, ranked #28,515, down from #27,019 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Hampshire, Woodlands and Manchester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mccadden is 130 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 142.6%.

1881 census count

47

Ranked #27,019

Modern count

114

2016, ranked #28,515

Peak year

1998

130 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mccadden had 47 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,019 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 114 in 2016, ranked #28,515.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 65 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities.

Mccadden surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mccadden surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mccadden 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 7 #32,070
1861 historical 27 #30,543
1881 historical 47 #27,019
1891 historical 41 #31,095
1901 historical 65 #26,917
1911 historical 30 #30,073
1997 modern 123 #23,792
1998 modern 130 #23,603
1999 modern 120 #24,960
2000 modern 118 #25,197
2001 modern 112 #25,644
2002 modern 126 #24,393
2003 modern 118 #25,146
2004 modern 126 #24,335
2005 modern 127 #24,178
2006 modern 122 #25,010
2007 modern 124 #25,086
2008 modern 119 #26,067
2009 modern 115 #27,207
2010 modern 108 #28,996
2011 modern 111 #28,294
2012 modern 104 #29,543
2013 modern 113 #28,502
2014 modern 115 #28,439
2015 modern 115 #28,319
2016 modern 114 #28,515

Geography

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Where Mccaddens 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 East Hampshire, Woodlands, Manchester, Havant and Lambeth. 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 East Hampshire 007 East Hampshire
2 Woodlands Glasgow City
3 Manchester 012 Manchester
4 Havant 019 Havant
5 Lambeth 026 Lambeth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mccadden

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mccadden

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mccadden, 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 Mccadden surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities, within Legacy Communities. This does not mean every Mccadden 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, Mccadden 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

Mccadden is most concentrated in decile 8 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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.

8
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mccadden falls in decile 1 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mccadden is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Mccadden

The surname McCadden originated in Scotland in the late 16th century. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "Cadden", which is a pet form of the name Caden. The name Caden itself is thought to have originated from the Old English word "cadan" meaning "round hill".

The earliest recorded instance of the McCadden name can be found in the parish records of Ayrshire, Scotland, in the late 1500s. This suggests that the name likely originated in this region or nearby areas of southwestern Scotland. Early variations of the spelling included McCaddan, McCadyen, and McCaddane.

In the 17th century, the McCadden name appeared in various historical documents and records across Scotland. One notable individual was John McCadden, a merchant from Glasgow who was involved in trading with the American colonies in the late 1600s.

As Scottish families began migrating to Ireland in the 17th and 18th centuries, the McCadden name also became established in certain parts of Northern Ireland, particularly in County Antrim and County Down. This led to the emergence of alternative spellings like McCaddon and McCaddun.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the McCadden surname achieved prominence. One was William McCadden (1816-1901), a Scottish-born author and journalist who wrote extensively about his travels in Australia and New Zealand. Another was James McCadden (1828-1912), an Irish-born businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry in Manchester, England.

Other notable McCaddens throughout history include:

1. Robert McCadden (1773-1857), an Irish-born soldier who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. 2. Margaret McCadden (1825-1892), a Scottish-born artist known for her landscape paintings of the Scottish Highlands. 3. John McCadden (1856-1931), an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. 4. William McCadden (1866-1942), a Canadian-born architect who designed several notable buildings in Toronto and Ottawa. 5. Mary McCadden (1884-1967), an Irish-born writer and poet who was part of the literary revival in Ireland in the early 20th century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mccadden families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mccadden surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 7 Mccaddens recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.67x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 7 8.67x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Salford in Lancashire leads with 4 Mccaddens recorded in 1881 and an index of 168.07x.

Place Total Index
Salford 4 168.07x
Ashton Under Lyne 3 169.49x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mccadden surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Ada 1
Harriet 1
Kate 1
Mary 1
Nellie 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Mccadden surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Daniel 1
Edward 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Mccadden households.

FAQ

Mccadden surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mccadden surname in 1881?

In 1881, 47 people were recorded with the Mccadden surname. That placed it at #27,019 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mccadden surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 114 in 2016. That gives Mccadden a modern rank of #28,515.

What does the Mccadden surname mean?

A Scottish surname derived from an Irish place name, literally meaning "son of Cadden."

What does the Mccadden map show?

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