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UK surname

Mccammon

A Scottish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "crooked valley" in Gaelic.

In the 1881 census there were 36 people recorded with the Mccammon surname, ranking it #28,559 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 196, ranked #19,848, up from #28,559 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Dudley, Sefton and Blackburn with Darwen.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mccammon is 204 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 444.4%.

1881 census count

36

Ranked #28,559

Modern count

196

2016, ranked #19,848

Peak year

2015

204 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mccammon had 36 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,559 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 69 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Mccammon surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mccammon surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mccammon 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 18 #30,094
1861 historical 26 #30,677
1881 historical 36 #28,559
1891 historical 40 #31,174
1901 historical 69 #26,499
1911 historical 42 #28,691
1997 modern 183 #18,642
1998 modern 197 #18,283
1999 modern 194 #18,579
2000 modern 178 #19,570
2001 modern 176 #19,415
2002 modern 181 #19,463
2003 modern 166 #20,320
2004 modern 181 #19,363
2005 modern 179 #19,467
2006 modern 178 #19,666
2007 modern 186 #19,337
2008 modern 190 #19,246
2009 modern 193 #19,463
2010 modern 193 #19,880
2011 modern 188 #20,067
2012 modern 185 #20,223
2013 modern 193 #19,997
2014 modern 201 #19,641
2015 modern 204 #19,331
2016 modern 196 #19,848

Geography

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Where Mccammons 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 Dudley, Sefton, Blackburn with Darwen, Great Yarmouth and Hartlepool. 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 Dudley 017 Dudley
2 Sefton 005 Sefton
3 Blackburn with Darwen 009 Blackburn with Darwen
4 Great Yarmouth 006 Great Yarmouth
5 Hartlepool 003 Hartlepool

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mccammon

These lists show first names that appear often with the Mccammon 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 Mccammon

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mccammon, 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 Mccammon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Mccammon 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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Mccammon 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

Mccammon 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

Mccammon 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 Mccammon 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Mccammon

The surname McCammon has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Cammon" or "Camman," which means "crooked nose" or "bent nose." The prefix "Mc" or "Mac" means "son of," indicating that the name originally referred to the son of someone with a crooked or bent nose.

In the early days, the name was spelled in various ways, such as MacCammon, McCamon, and McCammun, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time. The first recorded instance of the name appears in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented Scottish nobles who swore fealty to King Edward I of England.

One of the earliest notable bearers of the name was Sir John McCammon, a Scottish knight who fought alongside Robert the Bruce in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century. Another prominent figure was Robert McCammon, a Scottish merchant and landowner who lived in the late 16th century and owned several properties in the town of Ayr.

In the 17th century, the McCammon family established themselves in County Antrim, Ireland, where they were among the Scottish settlers who became known as the Ulster Scots. One notable member of this branch was James McCammon, born in 1685, who was a Presbyterian minister and played a role in the religious and political struggles of the time.

The name also found its way to America in the 18th century, with several McCammon families settling in various colonies, particularly in Pennsylvania and Virginia. One of the earliest recorded McCammons in America was William McCammon, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1746 and later fought in the American Revolutionary War.

Another notable bearer of the name was Robert McCammon, an American horror fiction writer born in 1952. He is best known for his novels such as "Swan Song" and "Boy's Life," which have been critically acclaimed and have earned him a dedicated following among horror and fantasy fans.

Over the centuries, the McCammon surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, clergymen, merchants, and writers, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have borne this name throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mccammon surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mccammon surname in 1881?

In 1881, 36 people were recorded with the Mccammon surname. That placed it at #28,559 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mccammon surname today?

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

What does the Mccammon surname mean?

A Scottish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "crooked valley" in Gaelic.

What does the Mccammon map show?

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