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UK surname

Mccorquodale

A Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "corrie (valley) of the dale".

In the 1881 census there were 312 people recorded with the Mccorquodale surname, ranking it #9,451 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 369, ranked #12,617, down from #9,451 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Lismore and Appin, Govan Combination and Kilmichael Glassary. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hunter's Quay, South Kesteven and Dunoon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mccorquodale is 412 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 18.3%.

1881 census count

312

Ranked #9,451

Modern count

369

2016, ranked #12,617

Peak year

1901

412 bearers

Map years

8

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mccorquodale had 312 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #9,451 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 369 in 2016, ranked #12,617.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 412 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities.

Mccorquodale surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mccorquodale surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Mccorquodale 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 280 #8,043
1861 historical 227 #10,749
1881 historical 312 #9,451
1891 historical 366 #9,508
1901 historical 412 #9,283
1911 historical 17 #31,675
1997 modern 354 #12,060
1998 modern 369 #12,077
1999 modern 363 #12,290
2000 modern 354 #12,460
2001 modern 341 #12,588
2002 modern 355 #12,471
2003 modern 352 #12,365
2004 modern 347 #12,516
2005 modern 351 #12,343
2006 modern 340 #12,722
2007 modern 332 #13,087
2008 modern 328 #13,319
2009 modern 327 #13,599
2010 modern 335 #13,645
2011 modern 338 #13,435
2012 modern 347 #13,048
2013 modern 355 #13,045
2014 modern 361 #12,979
2015 modern 365 #12,743
2016 modern 369 #12,617

Geography

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Where Mccorquodales are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Lismore and Appin, Govan Combination, Kilmichael Glassary, Kilmore and Kilbride and Greenock. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hunter's Quay, South Kesteven, Dunoon, Inverness Lochardil and Holm Mains and Little Earnock. 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 Lismore and Appin Argyll
2 Govan Combination Lanark
3 Kilmichael Glassary Argyll
4 Kilmore and Kilbride Argyll
5 Greenock Renfrew

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hunter's Quay Argyll and Bute
2 South Kesteven 009 South Kesteven
3 Dunoon Argyll and Bute
4 Inverness Lochardil and Holm Mains Highland
5 Little Earnock South Lanarkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mccorquodale

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mccorquodale

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

Mccorquodale 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

Mccorquodale falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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 Mccorquodale is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Mccorquodale

The surname McCorquodale is of Scottish origin, originating from the Lowlands region of Scotland during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son" and "Thorkill," which was a Norse personal name. The name likely refers to the son of Thorkill, suggesting that the bearer's ancestor may have been of Norse or Viking descent.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears to be "MacCorquhidill" in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland in 1489. Other early variations include "MacCorkill," "MacCorkindale," and "MacCorquodale." These variations reflect the phonetic spelling practices of the time and the influence of local dialects.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was John McCorquodale, who was mentioned in the Register of the Great Seal of Scotland in 1546. Another notable bearer was William McCorquodale, a landowner in Ayrshire, Scotland, who was recorded in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a document listing Scottish landowners who pledged allegiance to King Edward I of England during the Wars of Scottish Independence.

In the 17th century, the McCorquodales were known to have settled in the parish of Girvan, Ayrshire, where they held lands and were influential in local affairs. James McCorquodale (1650-1719) was a prominent figure in the region and served as a magistrate and burgess of Girvan.

As the centuries progressed, members of the McCorquodale family migrated to other parts of Scotland and beyond. One notable figure was Archibald McCorquodale (1781-1864), a Scottish businessman and founder of the renowned printing firm McCorquodale & Co. in London. The company played a significant role in the printing industry and was responsible for printing numerous important publications, including the Oxford English Dictionary.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Donald McCorquodale (1905-1983), a Scottish-born Australian anthropologist and linguist. He made significant contributions to the study of Aboriginal languages and cultures in Australia.

While the surname McCorquodale may not be as widely known as some other Scottish surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the Middle Ages and has produced individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Mccorquodale families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mccorquodale 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 2 Mccorquodales recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.48x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 2 3.48x
Surrey 2 8.46x
Renfrewshire 1 26.60x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lambeth in Surrey leads with 2 Mccorquodales recorded in 1881 and an index of 47.28x.

Place Total Index
Lambeth 2 47.28x
Ashton Under Lyne 1 79.37x
Quernmore 1 10000.00x
West Greenock 1 149.25x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Janet 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Alexander 1
Archibald 1
William 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 Mccorquodale households.

FAQ

Mccorquodale surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mccorquodale surname in 1881?

In 1881, 312 people were recorded with the Mccorquodale surname. That placed it at #9,451 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mccorquodale surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 369 in 2016. That gives Mccorquodale a modern rank of #12,617.

What does the Mccorquodale surname mean?

A Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "corrie (valley) of the dale".

What does the Mccorquodale map show?

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