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UK surname

Mccue

A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic "MacAoidh," meaning "son of Aodh" (a personal name meaning "fire").

In the 1881 census there were 1,120 people recorded with the Mccue surname, ranking it #3,563 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 2,006, ranked #3,212, up from #3,563 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Currie, Govan Combination and Edinburgh. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Greenock Upper Central, Stockton-on-Tees and Stoke-on-Trent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mccue is 2,006 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 79.1%.

1881 census count

1,120

Ranked #3,563

Modern count

2,006

2016, ranked #3,212

Peak year

2016

2,006 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mccue had 1,120 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #3,563 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 2,006 in 2016, ranked #3,212.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,161 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities.

Mccue surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mccue surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Mccue 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 417 #5,829
1861 historical 671 #4,001
1881 historical 1,120 #3,563
1891 historical 1,133 #3,756
1901 historical 1,161 #4,201
1911 historical 420 #8,969
1997 modern 1,627 #3,640
1998 modern 1,743 #3,562
1999 modern 1,760 #3,547
2000 modern 1,771 #3,511
2001 modern 1,779 #3,418
2002 modern 1,837 #3,398
2003 modern 1,771 #3,443
2004 modern 1,741 #3,496
2005 modern 1,786 #3,389
2006 modern 1,813 #3,349
2007 modern 1,855 #3,316
2008 modern 1,857 #3,334
2009 modern 1,921 #3,314
2010 modern 1,994 #3,290
2011 modern 1,972 #3,271
2012 modern 1,957 #3,240
2013 modern 1,974 #3,283
2014 modern 2,001 #3,258
2015 modern 2,001 #3,237
2016 modern 2,006 #3,212

Geography

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Where Mccues are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Currie, Govan Combination, Edinburgh, Greenock and Glasgow. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Greenock Upper Central, Stockton-on-Tees, Stoke-on-Trent and Ruchill. 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 Currie Edinburgh
2 Govan Combination Lanark
3 Edinburgh Edinburgh
4 Greenock Renfrew
5 Glasgow Lanark

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Greenock Upper Central Inverclyde
2 Stockton-on-Tees 008 Stockton-on-Tees
3 Stoke-on-Trent 017 Stoke-on-Trent
4 Stoke-on-Trent 006 Stoke-on-Trent
5 Ruchill Glasgow City

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mccue

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mccue

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

Mccue 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

Mccue 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 Mccue 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Mccue

The surname McCue has its origins in Ireland, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Chuáin, which means "son of Cuan." Cuan was a personal name that translates to "little wolf" or "little hound."

The McCue name was particularly prevalent in counties Armagh and Monaghan, located in the northern part of Ireland. It is believed that the name may have originated from the ancient Irish kingdom of Oriel, which encompassed parts of these counties.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Fiants of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth, a collection of documents from the 16th century. In these records, the name is spelled as "MacCowne" and "MacCowen."

The McCue surname has also been associated with various place names in Ireland, such as Coole and Cowney. These place names are thought to be derived from the same root as the surname, further solidifying its Irish origins.

Notable individuals with the McCue surname throughout history include:

1. James McCue (1785-1848), an Irish-born American businessman and politician who served as the first mayor of Wheeling, West Virginia. 2. John McCue (1830-1906), an Irish-born American Catholic priest who served as the first Bishop of Richmond, Virginia. 3. Mary McCue (1865-1942), an Irish actress and singer who performed in vaudeville and musical theater in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 4. Patrick McCue (1858-1923), an Irish-born American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the Bishop of Brooklyn, New York. 5. William McCue (1844-1913), an Irish-born American labor leader and politician who served as the Mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia.

While the McCue surname has its roots in Ireland, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, through Irish immigration over the centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Mccue families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mccue 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 27 Mccues recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.43x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 27 3.43x
Flintshire 8 44.87x
Northumberland 7 7.09x
Staffordshire 7 3.13x
Yorkshire 5 0.76x
Cheshire 4 2.73x
Essex 3 2.29x
Cumberland 2 3.50x
Lanarkshire 2 0.93x
Denbighshire 1 3.99x
Glamorgan 1 0.87x
Hampshire 1 0.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 12 Mccues recorded in 1881 and an index of 25.11x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 12 25.11x
Hawarden Saltney 8 3200.00x
Burslem 5 78.00x
Horton In Bradford 5 48.73x
Newcastle On Tyne All Sts 5 84.89x
Warrington 5 53.59x
Latchford 3 309.28x
Leyton 3 133.33x
Royton 3 124.48x
West Derby 3 13.03x
Rutherglen 2 63.49x
Birkenhead 1 8.57x
Byker 1 20.49x
Caldewgate 1 31.95x
Farnworth 1 21.23x
Great Bolton 1 9.60x
Heaton Norris 1 22.32x
Llanrwst 1 114.94x
Newcastle On Tyne St 1 19.57x
Newcastle Under Lyme 1 25.25x
Ormskirk 1 66.23x
Portsea 1 3.75x
Swansea Town 1 10.56x
Wednesfield 1 30.40x
Workington 1 30.58x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 12
Elizabeth 4
Margaret 2
Sarah 2
Anne 1
Annie 1
Bridget 1
Catherine 1
Cathne. 1
Eliza 1
Ellen 1
Julia 1
Katherine 1
Matilda 1
Rose 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 8
Michael 5
Patrick 5
James 4
Thomas 3
Bernard 2
Patk. 2
Francis 1
Hugh 1
Luke 1
Robert 1
Thos. 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Mccue surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mccue surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1,120 people were recorded with the Mccue surname. That placed it at #3,563 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mccue surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 2,006 in 2016. That gives Mccue a modern rank of #3,212.

What does the Mccue surname mean?

A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic "MacAoidh," meaning "son of Aodh" (a personal name meaning "fire").

What does the Mccue map show?

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