UK surname

Mccambridge

Derived from a Scottish placename meaning "crooked bridge".

In the 1881 census there were 54 people recorded with the Mccambridge surname, ranking it #26,009 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 291, ranked #15,062, up from #26,009 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Toryglen and Oatlands, Calderdale and Fernhill and Cathkin.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mccambridge is 303 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 438.9%.

1881 census count

Ranked #26,009

Modern count

291

2016, ranked #15,062

Peak year

2009

303 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• Mccambridge had 54 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,009 surname in that year.
• The latest modern count shown here is 291 in 2016, ranked #15,062.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 82 in 1901.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Map

Mccambridge surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mccambridge surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Mccambridge 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	56	#23,235
1861	historical	61	#26,170
1881	historical	54	#26,009
1891	historical	63	#28,881
1901	historical	82	#25,019
1911	historical	49	#27,894
1997	modern	224	#16,392
1998	modern	254	#15,508
1999	modern	267	#15,097
2000	modern	281	#14,567
2001	modern	275	#14,540
2002	modern	278	#14,726
2003	modern	274	#14,680
2004	modern	278	#14,609
2005	modern	275	#14,624
2006	modern	278	#14,623
2007	modern	290	#14,372
2008	modern	288	#14,537
2009	modern	303	#14,315
2010	modern	297	#14,841
2011	modern	294	#14,798
2012	modern	296	#14,635
2013	modern	295	#14,918
2014	modern	299	#14,880
2015	modern	294	#14,971
2016	modern	291	#15,062

Geography

Where Mccambridges 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 Toryglen and Oatlands, Calderdale, Fernhill and Cathkin and Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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	Toryglen and Oatlands	Glasgow City
2	Calderdale 026	Calderdale
3	Fernhill and Cathkin	South Lanarkshire
4	Newcastle-under-Lyme 006	Newcastle-under-Lyme
5	Calderdale 005	Calderdale

Forenames

First names often paired with Mccambridge

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Mary Margaret Catherine Elizabeth Susan Frances Sarah Laura Louise Fiona

Recent male names

John Michael James Paul Patrick Joseph Charles William Robert David

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Mccambridge

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

Established but Challenged

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

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Established Homeowners with Children

Within London, Mccambridge is most associated with areas classed as Established Homeowners with Children, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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 predominantly British-born residents are typically married/in civil partnerships and own the properties in which they are raising their children. Parents are typically over 45, and many other residents are beyond normal retirement age. Detached and semi-detached houses predominate and multiple car ownership is common.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mccambridge 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mccambridge 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mccambridge 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 Mccambridge, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Mccambridge

The surname McCambridge is of Scottish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the Scottish Lowlands, particularly in the regions bordering England.

The name derives from the Gaelic term "Mac a' Chaimbeul," which translates to "son of the crooked-mouth" or "son of the wry-mouthed." This descriptor may have been applied to an ancestor with a distinctive facial feature or speech impediment. The prefix "Mac" signifies "son of" in Scottish surnames.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document containing the names of Scottish noblemen who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "Gillecambrene," which is thought to be an early variation of McCambridge.

In the 16th century, the McCambridge clan was associated with the Scottish Borders region, particularly the areas around Dumfriesshire and Roxburghshire. The name can be found in various records from this period, including the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland and the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland.

One notable figure bearing the McCambridge surname was Robert McCambridge (c. 1600-1670), a Scottish minister who served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1660. He played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of Scotland during the turbulent years of the English Civil War and the Restoration period.

Another prominent individual was Major General John McCambridge (1802-1857), a British Army officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and the Crimean War. He was renowned for his bravery and leadership, earning numerous military honors throughout his distinguished career.

In the 19th century, the name spread beyond Scotland as members of the McCambridge clan emigrated to various parts of the British Empire and beyond. One such figure was Alexander McCambridge (1824-1901), a Scottish-born Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and played a role in the development of the region.

William McCambridge (1861-1935) was an Irish-born Australian politician and trade unionist who made significant contributions to the labor movement in the early 20th century. He served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives and advocated for workers' rights and social reforms.

Another notable figure was James McCambridge (1879-1961), an Irish-American businessman and philanthropist. He co-founded the McCambridge Canning Company, which became one of the largest producers of canned goods in the United States, and was known for his charitable work and support of educational institutions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mccambridge surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mccambridge surname in 1881?

In 1881, 54 people were recorded with the Mccambridge surname. That placed it at #26,009 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mccambridge surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 291 in 2016. That gives Mccambridge a modern rank of #15,062.

What does the Mccambridge surname mean?

Derived from a Scottish placename meaning "crooked bridge".

What does the Mccambridge map show?

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