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UK surname

Mcenroe

A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic words "mac eanruig" meaning son of the stout or squat man.

In the 1881 census there were 14 people recorded with the Mcenroe surname, ranking it #31,604 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 238, ranked #17,361, up from #31,604 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Easterhouse East, Stockport and Coventry.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcenroe is 238 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1600.0%.

1881 census count

14

Ranked #31,604

Modern count

238

2016, ranked #17,361

Peak year

2016

238 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mcenroe had 14 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,604 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 238 in 2016, ranked #17,361.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 35 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Routine Occupations or Retirement.

Mcenroe surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mcenroe surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mcenroe 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 4 #32,658
1861 historical 14 #32,072
1881 historical 14 #31,604
1891 historical 35 #31,540
1901 historical 29 #30,848
1911 historical 16 #31,804
1997 modern 233 #15,975
1998 modern 226 #16,800
1999 modern 228 #16,790
2000 modern 227 #16,792
2001 modern 213 #17,267
2002 modern 205 #18,009
2003 modern 201 #18,089
2004 modern 203 #18,061
2005 modern 194 #18,512
2006 modern 193 #18,675
2007 modern 208 #18,013
2008 modern 212 #17,950
2009 modern 224 #17,685
2010 modern 233 #17,606
2011 modern 236 #17,279
2012 modern 223 #17,852
2013 modern 229 #17,816
2014 modern 236 #17,577
2015 modern 231 #17,733
2016 modern 238 #17,361

Geography

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Where Mcenroes 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 Easterhouse East, Stockport, Coventry, East Riding of Yorkshire and Darnley 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 Easterhouse East Glasgow City
2 Stockport 003 Stockport
3 Coventry 025 Coventry
4 East Riding of Yorkshire 042 East Riding of Yorkshire
5 Darnley East Glasgow City

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mcenroe

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mcenroe

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mcenroe, 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

Routine Occupations or Retirement

Nationally, the Mcenroe surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Routine Occupations or Retirement, within Legacy Communities. This does not mean every Mcenroe 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 neighbourhoods are characterised by high proportions of single, often never-married adults of normal retirement age or older, including many that are in the most advanced age groups. Most adults are UK born and live at high residential densities, and many of the children living with parents are in adulthood. Individuals identifying as members of ethnic minorities are uncommon, but above average proportions of households include individuals that identify with different ethnic groups. Long-term disability is relatively common, and the dominant accommodation type is flats. Unemployment rates are high, with most of those employed working in routine occupations. Few individuals have high level qualifications. Car ownership is not high.

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, Mcenroe 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

Mcenroe is most concentrated in decile 10 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mcenroe 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mcenroe is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Mcenroe, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mcenroe

The surname McEnroe has its origins in Scotland during the medieval period. It is a variant of the Gaelic name MacFhionnghuala, which translates to "son of the fair stranger" or "son of the fair Norseman." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone of Norse or Scandinavian descent who settled in Scotland.

The name can be traced back to the island of Islay in the Scottish Hebrides, where it was first recorded in the 13th century. Early variations of the spelling included MacEnroe, McEnraw, and MacKinroy. The prefix "Mac" or "Mc" in Scottish surnames denotes "son of," indicating the name's patronymic origin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland, which dates back to the late 15th century. This document mentions a person named John McEnroe, who was granted lands in Argyll in 1494.

In the 16th century, the McEnroes were prominent landowners in the Islay region. Notable individuals from this era include Angus McEnroe, who served as the Chief of the Clan in the mid-1500s, and his son, Lachlan McEnroe, who was involved in various clan disputes during the latter part of the century.

As the centuries progressed, members of the McEnroe family spread across Scotland and beyond. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in County Antrim, Ireland, where they anglicized the spelling to McEnroe.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname McEnroe is John Patrick McEnroe Sr., an American tennis player born in 1959. His son, John Patrick McEnroe Jr., born in 1959, is arguably the most renowned person with this surname, having achieved great success as a professional tennis player and commentator.

Other notable McEnroes throughout history include:

1. James McEnroe (1837-1910), a Canadian politician and businessman. 2. William McEnroe (1854-1940), an American labor leader and trade unionist. 3. Patrick McEnroe (born 1966), an American former professional tennis player and coach, and the younger brother of John McEnroe Jr. 4. Melanie McEnroe (born 1987), an Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL Women's competition.

The surname McEnroe has a rich history rooted in medieval Scotland, with its origins dating back to the 13th century. Over the centuries, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, politicians, athletes, and leaders in various fields.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mcenroe surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mcenroe surname in 1881?

In 1881, 14 people were recorded with the Mcenroe surname. That placed it at #31,604 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mcenroe surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 238 in 2016. That gives Mcenroe a modern rank of #17,361.

What does the Mcenroe surname mean?

A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic words "mac eanruig" meaning son of the stout or squat man.

What does the Mcenroe map show?

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