UK surname

Mccone

A surname derived from the Irish Gaelic Mac Conndha, meaning "son of Conn."

In the 1881 census there were 46 people recorded with the Mccone surname, ranking it #27,188 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 109, ranked #29,402, down from #27,188 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cheshire West and Chester, Wakefield and Carnwadric East.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mccone is 121 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 137.0%.

1881 census count

Ranked #27,188

Modern count

109

2016, ranked #29,402

Peak year

2011

121 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• Mccone had 46 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,188 surname in that year.
• The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016, ranked #29,402.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 68 in 1861.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Map

Mccone surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mccone surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Mccone 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	35	#27,037
1861	historical	68	#25,196
1881	historical	46	#27,188
1891	historical	30	#31,889
1901	historical	52	#28,377
1911	historical	11	#32,463
1997	modern	109	#25,650
1998	modern	110	#26,129
1999	modern	115	#25,620
2000	modern	108	#26,549
2001	modern	109	#26,059
2002	modern	115	#25,749
2003	modern	115	#25,538
2004	modern	115	#25,740
2005	modern	117	#25,433
2006	modern	114	#26,120
2007	modern	115	#26,348
2008	modern	112	#27,061
2009	modern	113	#27,520
2010	modern	112	#28,336
2011	modern	121	#26,789
2012	modern	113	#28,016
2013	modern	114	#28,347
2014	modern	114	#28,608
2015	modern	111	#28,986
2016	modern	109	#29,402

Geography

Where Mccones 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 Cheshire West and Chester, Wakefield, Carnwadric East and Dudley. 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	Cheshire West and Chester 005	Cheshire West and Chester
2	Wakefield 012	Wakefield
3	Carnwadric East	Glasgow City
4	Dudley 020	Dudley
5	Cheshire West and Chester 011	Cheshire West and Chester

Forenames

First names often paired with Mccone

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Mary Sharon Margaret Helen Nicola Annette Annie Karen Lisa Janet

Recent male names

Robert John Samuel Michael James William Martin Thomas David Peter

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Mccone

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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Inner London Working Professionals

Within London, Mccone is most associated with areas classed as Inner London Working Professionals, 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 primarily Inner London neighbourhoods are more densely populated than the Supergroup average. Residents have a younger over-all age profile than the Supergroup as a whole, and are less likely to be owner occupiers. Full time employment is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup and multiple car ownership is uncommon. Chinese and non-EU-born European migrants are less in evidence than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Mccone 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.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mccone 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mccone is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 20-25 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 Mccone, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Mccone

The surname MCCONE is of Scottish origin, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "Maconoch," which means "son of the leader." The name's earliest recorded spelling is found in the Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland from 1449, where it appears as "M'Conoche."

The MCCONE name is strongly associated with the Clan MacDonald, one of the largest and most influential Scottish clans. The clan's ancestral lands were located in the Hebrides Islands and the western Scottish Highlands, particularly in the areas of Islay, Kintyre, and Skye. The MCCONE name was prominent among the clan's branches and septs.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the MCCONE surname was Sir Duncan McCone, a prominent Scottish soldier and landholder. He served as the Constable of the Tower of London from 1575 to 1577 and played a significant role in the Anglo-Scottish wars of the time.

Another historical reference to the MCCONE name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a record of Scottish nobles who pledged allegiance to King Edward I of England during the Wars of Scottish Independence. The name "M'Cone" appears on this list, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname during this turbulent period in Scottish history.

During the 17th century, the MCCONE name gained further prominence with the birth of Reverend Archibald McCone (1618-1688), a renowned Scottish Presbyterian minister and theologian. He was a prominent figure in the religious and intellectual circles of his time and authored several influential works on theology and church governance.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the MCCONE surname was James McCone (1818-1901), a Scottish-born American businessman and philanthropist. He made his fortune in the textile industry and was known for his charitable contributions, particularly in the field of education.

Other notable individuals with the MCCONE surname include: - Roderick McCone (1892-1976), a Scottish politician and Member of Parliament for Argyllshire from 1945 to 1950. - Iain McCone (1937-2022), a Scottish poet and playwright celebrated for his works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage. - Mairi McCone (born 1961), a Scottish artist and sculptor known for her intricate metal sculptures and public art installations.

The MCCONE surname has a rich history deeply rooted in Scottish culture and tradition, with its origins tracing back to the influential Clan MacDonald and the ancestral lands of the Hebrides and western Scottish Highlands. While the name's spelling has evolved over the centuries, its connection to Scottish heritage and notable individuals remains a testament to its enduring legacy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

Mccone families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mccone 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. Durham leads with 7 Mccones recorded in 1881 and an index of 24.19x.

County	Total	Frequency	Index
Durham	7	0.00%	24.19x
Yorkshire	3	0.00%	3.11x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Ebchester in Durham leads with 4 Mccones recorded in 1881 and an index of 10000.00x.

Place	Total	Frequency	Index
Ebchester	4	0.30%	10000.00x
Conside Knitsley	3	0.04%	1304.35x
Kippax	3	0.12%	3750.00x

Top female names

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

Name	Count
Beatrice	1
Catherine	1
Maggy	1
Sarah	1

Top male names

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

Name	Count
James	2
Francis	1
John	1
Michael	1
Thomas	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 Mccone households.

Occupation	Count
Scholar	2
Farm Laborer Ag	1
Ironworker	1
Labourer In Ironworks	1
Metal Carrier	1

FAQ

Mccone surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mccone surname in 1881?

In 1881, 46 people were recorded with the Mccone surname. That placed it at #27,188 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mccone surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016. That gives Mccone a modern rank of #29,402.

What does the Mccone surname mean?