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UK surname

Mccoo

An Irish surname derived from Mac Cú, meaning "son of the hound".

In the 1881 census there were 12 people recorded with the Mccoo surname, ranking it #31,914 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 109, ranked #29,402, up from #31,914 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Drumry East, Fenland and Crookston South.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mccoo is 127 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 808.3%.

1881 census count

12

Ranked #31,914

Modern count

109

2016, ranked #29,402

Peak year

2010

127 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mccoo had 12 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,914 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 29 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities.

Mccoo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mccoo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mccoo 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 1 #33,412
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 12 #31,914
1891 historical 29 #31,963
1901 historical 20 #31,803
1997 modern 85 #28,988
1998 modern 91 #28,806
1999 modern 94 #28,593
2000 modern 93 #28,701
2001 modern 95 #28,101
2002 modern 91 #29,181
2003 modern 90 #29,260
2004 modern 99 #28,136
2005 modern 99 #28,177
2006 modern 103 #27,785
2007 modern 110 #27,087
2008 modern 109 #27,533
2009 modern 118 #26,766
2010 modern 127 #26,176
2011 modern 116 #27,477
2012 modern 112 #28,174
2013 modern 106 #29,740
2014 modern 111 #29,113
2015 modern 107 #29,708
2016 modern 109 #29,402

Geography

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Where Mccoos 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 Drumry East, Fenland, Crookston South, Gwynedd and Knightswood East. 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 Drumry East Glasgow City
2 Fenland 004 Fenland
3 Crookston South Glasgow City
4 Gwynedd 017 Gwynedd
5 Knightswood East Glasgow City

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mccoo

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

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

Mccoo is most concentrated in decile 2 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

Mccoo 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mccoo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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 Mccoo, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mccoo

The surname McCoo has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be a variant of the Scottish name McColl, which itself is derived from the Gaelic name Colla. This name is thought to have its roots in the old Irish word "coll," meaning "hazel" or "hazel tree."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the McCoo surname can be found in the Parish Records of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, in the year 1642. In this record, a John McCoo is mentioned as a resident of the area. The name is also found in various other historical documents from the region, such as the Presbytery Records of Irvine, where a William McCoo is listed in 1696.

The McCoo name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure is Robert McCoo (1720-1789), a Scottish merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the town of Greenock, Scotland. Another notable McCoo was James McCoo (1772-1845), a Scottish minister and author who served as the minister of the parish of Clatt, Aberdeenshire.

In the 19th century, the McCoo surname made its way across the Atlantic to North America. One prominent individual with this name was James McCoo (1823-1893), a Canadian entrepreneur and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Another notable McCoo was William McCoo (1845-1912), a Scottish-born American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Seattle, Washington.

The McCoo surname has also been found in other parts of the world, though to a lesser extent. One example is John McCoo (1867-1938), an Australian cricketer who played for the New South Wales and Australian national teams in the late 19th century.

While the McCoo surname may not be as widespread as some other Scottish names, it has a rich history and has been associated with several notable individuals over the centuries, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who have carried this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mccoo surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mccoo surname in 1881?

In 1881, 12 people were recorded with the Mccoo surname. That placed it at #31,914 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mccoo surname today?

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

What does the Mccoo surname mean?

An Irish surname derived from Mac Cú, meaning "son of the hound".

What does the Mccoo map show?

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