UK surname
A Scottish and Irish occupational surname referring to a carpenter or wood craftsman.
In the 1881 census there were 163 people recorded with the Mcintire surname, ranking it #14,689 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 30, ranked #35,997, down from #14,689 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Harrington, Govan Combination and Toxteth Park. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcintire is 282 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 81.6%.
1881 census count
163
Ranked #14,689
Modern count
30
2016, ranked #35,997
Peak year
1851
282 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Mcintire surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Mcintire surname density by area, 1881 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 | 282 | #8,013 |
| 1861 | historical | 271 | #9,193 |
| 1881 | historical | 163 | #14,689 |
| 1891 | historical | 107 | #22,967 |
| 1901 | historical | 60 | #27,502 |
| 1911 | historical | 69 | #25,965 |
| 1997 | modern | 31 | #34,582 |
| 1998 | modern | 33 | #34,532 |
| 1999 | modern | 27 | #35,224 |
| 2000 | modern | 24 | #35,498 |
| 2001 | modern | 24 | #35,357 |
| 2002 | modern | 22 | #35,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 24 | #35,552 |
| 2004 | modern | 25 | #35,610 |
| 2005 | modern | 29 | #35,431 |
| 2006 | modern | 32 | #35,392 |
| 2007 | modern | 32 | #35,530 |
| 2008 | modern | 29 | #35,808 |
| 2009 | modern | 33 | #35,671 |
| 2010 | modern | 37 | #35,566 |
| 2011 | modern | 36 | #35,613 |
| 2012 | modern | 35 | #35,645 |
| 2013 | modern | 34 | #35,761 |
| 2014 | modern | 35 | #35,722 |
| 2015 | modern | 29 | #36,040 |
| 2016 | modern | 30 | #35,997 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Harrington, Govan Combination, Toxteth Park, Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon) and Manchester. 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 | Harrington | Cumberland |
| 2 | Govan Combination | Lanark |
| 3 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 4 | Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon) | Northumberland |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Mcintire 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 Mcintire, 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 Mcintire surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Mcintire 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, Mcintire 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 Mcintire is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Mcintire, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname McIntire has its origins in Scotland, where it first emerged as a variant spelling of the name McIntyre or MacIntyre. This Gaelic name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic words "mac an t-saoir," which translate to "son of the carpenter."
In the 13th century, the name McIntire was found primarily in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the regions of Argyll and Inverness-shire. Early records show various spellings, including McYntyr, McKyntyr, and McEntre.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1264, which mentions a "Gillecrist Maccaindsycyr." This suggests that the McIntire surname was well-established in Scotland by the Middle Ages.
In the 16th century, the McIntires were prominently associated with the Clan Donald, one of the largest and most powerful clans in the Scottish Highlands. Sir John McIntire (c. 1548-1623), a renowned Scottish soldier and clan chief, fought alongside the Earl of Argyll during the Scottish Reformation.
Another notable McIntire was Duncan McIntire (1722-1788), a Scottish-born merchant and shipbuilder who settled in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in the American colonies. He became a prominent figure in the local shipbuilding industry and played a role in the American Revolutionary War.
In the 19th century, the McIntire surname gained recognition through the works of Samuel McIntire (1757-1811), an American architect and woodcarver from Salem, Massachusetts. He is regarded as one of the most celebrated architects of the Federal style and designed numerous buildings, including the Peirce-Nichols House and the Salem Athenaeum.
Another notable figure was William McIntire (1839-1908), a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Jonesborough in 1864.
As the McIntire family spread across the world, the surname underwent various spellings, including McInteire, McInteyre, and McIntyre. However, the origins of this name can be traced back to the Scottish Highlands, where it derived from the Gaelic term for "son of the carpenter."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mcintire surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cumberland leads with 10 Mcintires recorded in 1881 and an index of 31.36x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 10 | 31.36x |
| Bedfordshire | 9 | 46.92x |
| Northumberland | 7 | 12.70x |
| Yorkshire | 5 | 1.36x |
| Glamorgan | 3 | 4.65x |
| Ayrshire | 1 | 3.61x |
| Denbighshire | 1 | 7.15x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.91x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.23x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bedford St Paul in Bedfordshire leads with 9 Mcintires recorded in 1881 and an index of 681.82x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford St Paul | 9 | 681.82x |
| Harrington | 8 | 2105.26x |
| Cardiff St Mary | 3 | 84.51x |
| Longbenton | 3 | 128.76x |
| Tynemouth | 3 | 101.69x |
| Doncaster | 2 | 74.63x |
| Holy Trinity | 2 | 22.65x |
| Preston Quarter | 2 | 224.72x |
| Ayr | 1 | 76.34x |
| Holt | 1 | 769.23x |
| New Malton | 1 | 227.27x |
| North Shields | 1 | 90.91x |
| Sunderland | 1 | 51.28x |
| Wigan | 1 | 16.29x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mcintire surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Mcintire surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Mcintire households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 9 |
| Coal Miner | 2 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Bricklayers Lab | 1 |
| Clergyman Without Cure Of Souls | 1 |
| Clergymans Wife | 1 |
| Dock Labourer | 1 |
| Fireman | 1 |
| Firemans Wife | 1 |
| General Serv | 1 |
| Lab | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Master | 1 |
| Pensioner Army | 1 |
| Rivetter Iron Ship Yard (SB) | 1 |
| Second Hand Clothes Dealer | 1 |
| Tinker | 1 |
| Under Graduate Oxford | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 163 people were recorded with the Mcintire surname. That placed it at #14,689 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 30 in 2016. That gives Mcintire a modern rank of #35,997.
A Scottish and Irish occupational surname referring to a carpenter or wood craftsman.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mcintire 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.