UK surname
Scottish surname meaning "follower" or "servant."
In the 1881 census there were 68 people recorded with the Mchoul surname, ranking it #23,950 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 81, ranked #32,971, down from #23,950 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Campsie, Govan Combination and Glasgow. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mchoul is 106 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 19.1%.
1881 census count
68
Ranked #23,950
Modern count
81
2016, ranked #32,971
Peak year
1901
106 bearers
Map years
1
1901 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Mchoul surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Mchoul surname density by area, 1901 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 52 | #23,915 |
| 1861 | historical | 78 | #23,836 |
| 1881 | historical | 68 | #23,950 |
| 1891 | historical | 70 | #28,073 |
| 1901 | historical | 106 | #22,076 |
| 1911 | historical | 5 | #33,427 |
| 1997 | modern | 64 | #31,233 |
| 1998 | modern | 68 | #31,181 |
| 1999 | modern | 71 | #31,036 |
| 2000 | modern | 75 | #30,668 |
| 2001 | modern | 68 | #31,195 |
| 2002 | modern | 77 | #30,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 74 | #31,091 |
| 2004 | modern | 76 | #31,125 |
| 2005 | modern | 75 | #31,400 |
| 2006 | modern | 71 | #32,147 |
| 2007 | modern | 71 | #32,484 |
| 2008 | modern | 69 | #32,962 |
| 2009 | modern | 70 | #33,182 |
| 2010 | modern | 79 | #32,759 |
| 2011 | modern | 78 | #32,819 |
| 2012 | modern | 82 | #32,701 |
| 2013 | modern | 81 | #32,996 |
| 2014 | modern | 84 | #32,823 |
| 2015 | modern | 80 | #33,052 |
| 2016 | modern | 81 | #32,971 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Campsie, Govan Combination, Glasgow, Kilmarnock and Paisley Abbey. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Campsie | Stirling |
| 2 | Govan Combination | Lanark |
| 3 | Glasgow | Lanark |
| 4 | Kilmarnock | Ayr |
| 5 | Paisley Abbey | Renfrew |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Mchoul surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mchoul, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Mchoul surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Mchoul household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Mchoul is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mchoul is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Mchoul, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname MCHOUL has its origins in Ireland, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Irish Gaelic name "Mac Athaill," which means "son of Atholl." This suggests that the name may have originated in the region of Atholl, located in present-day Perthshire, Scotland.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name MCHOUL can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century. The text refers to a "Mac Athaill" who was a notable figure in the early 1500s.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, many Irish families anglicized their names to conform with English customs and records. It is likely that the spelling "MCHOUL" emerged as a variant of the original Gaelic "Mac Athaill" during this period.
Notable individuals with the surname MCHOUL include John MCHOUL (1782-1845), a prominent Irish politician and landowner in County Donegal. Another notable figure was Mary MCHOUL (1820-1902), a renowned Irish poet and author whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Ireland.
In the 18th century, the name MCHOUL appeared in various records related to the town of Ballyshannon, County Donegal. This suggests that the name may have originated or become concentrated in this region of Ireland.
Other notable individuals with the MCHOUL surname include Patrick MCHOUL (1745-1815), a respected Irish scholar and educator who taught at Trinity College Dublin; and Michael MCHOUL (1871-1943), an Irish-American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of New York City.
Throughout its history, the surname MCHOUL has maintained its strong ties to Irish culture and heritage, with many bearers of the name playing important roles in various fields, including politics, literature, education, and business.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
FAQ
In 1881, 68 people were recorded with the Mchoul surname. That placed it at #23,950 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 81 in 2016. That gives Mchoul a modern rank of #32,971.
Scottish surname meaning "follower" or "servant."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mchoul bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.