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UK surname

Mcerlane

An Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Mac Erlene meaning "son of Erlene".

In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Mcerlane surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 204, ranked #19,320, up from #32,765 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Tyneside, Auchinairn and The Inch.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcerlane is 205 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2814.3%.

1881 census count

7

Ranked #32,765

Modern count

204

2016, ranked #19,320

Peak year

2014

205 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mcerlane had 7 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,765 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 204 in 2016, ranked #19,320.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 60 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Mcerlane surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mcerlane surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mcerlane 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 2 #33,133
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1881 historical 7 #32,765
1891 historical 46 #30,657
1901 historical 60 #27,502
1911 historical 25 #30,654
1997 modern 180 #18,812
1998 modern 186 #18,918
1999 modern 188 #18,931
2000 modern 193 #18,616
2001 modern 182 #19,039
2002 modern 190 #18,889
2003 modern 181 #19,277
2004 modern 170 #20,146
2005 modern 167 #20,296
2006 modern 175 #19,850
2007 modern 178 #19,887
2008 modern 182 #19,800
2009 modern 189 #19,727
2010 modern 193 #19,880
2011 modern 185 #20,288
2012 modern 189 #19,949
2013 modern 191 #20,124
2014 modern 205 #19,375
2015 modern 201 #19,494
2016 modern 204 #19,320

Geography

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Where Mcerlanes 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 South Tyneside, Auchinairn, The Inch, Shepway and Rosebank and Waterside. 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 South Tyneside 014 South Tyneside
2 Auchinairn East Dunbartonshire
3 The Inch City of Edinburgh
4 Shepway 015 Shepway
5 Rosebank and Waterside East Dunbartonshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mcerlane

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mcerlane

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Young Families in Industrial Towns

Nationally, the Mcerlane surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Young Families in Industrial Towns, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Mcerlane 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 house predominantly young, UK-born individuals identifying with a White ethnic group with dependent children. Long-term disability and unpaid care are prevalent, and religious affiliations are uncommon. Housing is terraced or semi-detached and social rented sector housing is the norm. Unemployment is above the Supergroup average, and employment is principally in elementary occupations, as process plant and machine operatives, or in caring and leisure services. Educational attainment is low. The group is scattered throughout former industrial towns in the Midlands and the South Wales Valleys.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Mcerlane is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Mcerlane 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

Mcerlane falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mcerlane 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 - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Mcerlane

The surname MCERLANE is believed to have originated in Scotland, likely in the late medieval period or early modern era. It is thought to be derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "Arlene" or "Erlene," which were personal names or placenames in ancient Scotland.

This surname was concentrated in the western regions of Scotland, particularly in areas like Argyll and the Hebrides Islands. It may have been an anglicized spelling of the Gaelic name Mac Gille Eárlaine, which means "son of the servant of Earland or Erland."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MCERLANE can be found in the Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland from the late 15th century, where a person named Duncan McErlane is mentioned in an entry dated 1494.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was John McErlane, who was a Scottish clergyman and writer. He was born around 1530 in the village of Lochgoilhead, Argyll, and served as the minister of the parish of Kilmarnock from 1567 until his death in 1602.

Another historical figure with the surname MCERLANE was Archibald McErlane, a Scottish soldier who fought in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms during the 17th century. He was born in Islay, Inner Hebrides, around 1610 and served as a captain in the Covenanter Army under the Earl of Argyll.

In the 18th century, a prominent bearer of the name MCERLANE was Donald McErlane, a Scottish Gaelic poet and bard from the Isle of Mull. He was born around 1720 and was known for his compositions in the traditional Gaelic bardic style, which celebrated the culture and history of the Hebrides.

Another notable figure was Angus McErlane, who was born in Campbeltown, Argyll, in 1780. He was a Scottish sailor and explorer who participated in several voyages to the Arctic regions in the early 19th century, working with renowned explorers like John Ross and William Edward Parry.

Throughout its history, the surname MCERLANE has also appeared with various spelling variations, such as McErlan, McErland, McErlen, and McErlain, reflecting the linguistic and regional variations in Scotland and the surrounding areas.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mcerlane surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mcerlane surname in 1881?

In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Mcerlane surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mcerlane surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 204 in 2016. That gives Mcerlane a modern rank of #19,320.

What does the Mcerlane surname mean?

An Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Mac Erlene meaning "son of Erlene".

What does the Mcerlane map show?

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