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UK surname

Mccutheon

A surname derived from the Gaelic "Mac Cuithein" meaning "son of the green man."

In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Mccutheon surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 10, ranked #37,599, down from #32,081 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stranraer East, Middlesbrough and Rhins North.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mccutheon is 118 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 9.1%.

1881 census count

11

Ranked #32,081

Modern count

10

2016, ranked #37,599

Peak year

1998

118 bearers

Map years

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1998 to 1998

Key insights

  • Mccutheon had 11 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,081 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 10 in 2016, ranked #37,599.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 48 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities.

Mccutheon surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mccutheon surname density by area, 1998 modern.

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Timeline

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Mccutheon 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 3 #33,861
1881 historical 11 #32,081
1891 historical 14 #33,037
1901 historical 48 #28,808
1911 historical 23 #30,923
1997 modern 115 #24,834
1998 modern 118 #25,041
1999 modern 96 #28,326
2000 modern 62 #31,939
2001 modern 11 #36,727
2002 modern 13 #36,570
2003 modern 16 #36,304
2004 modern 14 #36,648
2005 modern 15 #36,621
2006 modern 12 #37,014
2007 modern 10 #37,335
2008 modern 12 #37,143
2009 modern 17 #36,753
2010 modern 20 #36,599
2011 modern 18 #36,739
2012 modern 10 #37,509
2013 modern 10 #37,539
2014 modern 10 #37,567
2015 modern 11 #37,467
2016 modern 10 #37,599

Geography

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Where Mccutheons 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 Stranraer East, Middlesbrough, Rhins North, Parkhead West and Barrowfield and Allerdale. 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 Stranraer East Dumfries and Galloway
2 Middlesbrough 018 Middlesbrough
3 Rhins North Dumfries and Galloway
4 Parkhead West and Barrowfield Glasgow City
5 Allerdale 008 Allerdale

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mccutheon

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mccutheon

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Mccutheon is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mccutheon is most concentrated in decile 3 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

Mccutheon 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mccutheon 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 Mccutheon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mccutheon

The surname MCCUTHEON has its origins in Scotland, and it dates back to the medieval period. This name is a part of the rich tapestry of Scottish surnames, originating from the Gaelic language. The surname MCCUTHEON is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Uisdein, which means "son of Hugh." Hugh itself is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German word "hugu," meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit."

The surname MCCUTHEON can be traced back to the Western Isles and the Highlands of Scotland. It is closely aligned with the Clan Donald, a prominent Scottish clan. Historical records from the 14th and 15th centuries often mention variants of this name. One such variant included MacCutcheon, which can be found in ancient manuscripts and tax records of the time.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is William MacCuthen, who appears in the Muster Rolls of 1432. Another early mention is found in the Scottish Parliament's records from 1485, where John MacCuthene is listed. These records indicate the name's historical presence and significance in medieval Scotland.

The name spread from Scotland to Ireland during the period of the Ulster Plantations in the early 17th century. In Ireland, the spelling variations included MacCutheon and MacCutchin, reflecting the Gaelic influence. The movement of people across regions often led to alterations in the spelling and pronunciation of surnames.

The MCCUTHEON surname made its way to North America with Scottish and Irish immigrants. One notable individual was John McCutheon, born in 1745, who fought in the American Revolutionary War. Another prominent figure is George Barr McCutcheon, an American author born in 1866, known for his Graustark series of novels. His works contributed to popularizing the surname in the United States.

In the field of sports, Harold McCutheon, born in 1906, was an Australian rules footballer who made significant contributions to the game. His athletic prowess brought the surname into the spotlight in Australia.

Sir Alan McCutcheon, born in 1908, was a British civil servant who played a key role in the post-World War II reconstruction of Britain's economy. His contributions to public service and economic policy were widely recognized.

Throughout history, the surname MCCUTHEON has continued to evolve and spread across continents, maintaining its Gaelic roots while integrating into diverse cultures.

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1881 census detail

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Mccutheon families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mccutheon 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 8 Mccutheons recorded in 1881 and an index of 34.47x.

County Total Index
Durham 8 34.47x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Auckland in Durham leads with 8 Mccutheons recorded in 1881 and an index of 10000.00x.

Place Total Index
West Auckland 8 10000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 1
Mary 1
Rebecca 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Samuel 2
Henrey 1
Robert 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 Mccutheon households.

FAQ

Mccutheon surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mccutheon surname in 1881?

In 1881, 11 people were recorded with the Mccutheon surname. That placed it at #32,081 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mccutheon surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 10 in 2016. That gives Mccutheon a modern rank of #37,599.

What does the Mccutheon surname mean?

A surname derived from the Gaelic "Mac Cuithein" meaning "son of the green man."

What does the Mccutheon map show?

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