UK surname

Mckitterick

A Scottish surname indicating a familial association with the region of Kitterick.

In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Mckitterick surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 107, ranked #29,762, up from #32,081 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sunderland, North Somerset and Havant.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mckitterick is 121 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 872.7%.

1881 census count

Ranked #32,081

Modern count

107

2016, ranked #29,762

Peak year

2002

121 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• Mckitterick had 11 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,081 surname in that year.
• The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016, ranked #29,762.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 40 in 1851.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Map

Mckitterick surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mckitterick surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Mckitterick 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	40	#26,118
1861	historical	18	#31,580
1881	historical	11	#32,081
1891	historical	40	#31,174
1901	historical	36	#30,099
1911	historical	33	#29,703
1997	modern	94	#27,781
1998	modern	106	#26,689
1999	modern	104	#27,164
2000	modern	105	#27,001
2001	modern	112	#25,644
2002	modern	121	#24,984
2003	modern	119	#25,026
2004	modern	115	#25,740
2005	modern	110	#26,430
2006	modern	109	#26,872
2007	modern	109	#27,253
2008	modern	108	#27,684
2009	modern	111	#27,846
2010	modern	120	#27,124
2011	modern	119	#27,063
2012	modern	118	#27,250
2013	modern	108	#29,379
2014	modern	107	#29,827
2015	modern	109	#29,327
2016	modern	107	#29,762

Geography

Where Mckittericks 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 Sunderland, North Somerset and Havant. 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	Sunderland 027	Sunderland
2	North Somerset 024	North Somerset
3	Sunderland 028	Sunderland
4	Havant 014	Havant
5	Sunderland 011	Sunderland

Forenames

First names often paired with Mckitterick

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Susan Helen Kerry Sarah Andrea Jacqueline Patricia Margaret Donna Judith

Recent male names

John David William Thomas James Andrew Darren Lawson Craig Leslie

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Mckitterick

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Mckitterick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Mckitterick household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Mckitterick is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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 neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mckitterick is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mckitterick falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mckitterick 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 - Irish

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Mckitterick

The surname MCKITTERICK has its origins in Scotland, emerging in the 13th century during the reign of Alexander III. It is thought to be derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "citaric," which refers to a cithara or small harp, suggesting that the name's bearer may have been a harpist or musician.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland in 1296, where a John McKitterick is mentioned as a tenant farmer in the shire of Ayr. Another early reference can be found in the Chronicles of Froissart, a 14th-century historical work that mentions a McKitterick among the Scottish archers at the Battle of Otterburn in 1388.

In the 15th century, the MCKITTERICK name was concentrated around the regions of Galloway and Carrick in southwestern Scotland, where they were closely associated with the powerful Kennedy and Kerr families. Notable figures from this period include Gillebride MCKITTERICK, a renowned bard and storyteller who served at the court of the Earl of Cassillis in the late 1400s.

As the centuries progressed, the name underwent various spelling variations, including McKittrick, McKitrick, and McKittrik, reflecting the fluid nature of orthography in those times. One prominent individual was Sir James MCKITTERICK (1585-1654), a Scottish military commander who fought for the Covenanters during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.

In the 18th century, the MCKITTERICK name began to spread beyond Scotland, with families settling in Ulster and other parts of Ireland. One noteworthy individual from this era was William MCKITTERICK (1736-1804), an Irish-born Presbyterian minister who emigrated to America and played a significant role in the early development of the Presbyterian Church in the United States.

The 19th century saw the continued dispersal of the MCKITTERICK name, with families establishing roots in England, Canada, and other parts of the British Empire. Among the notable figures of this period was Robert MCKITTERICK (1828-1892), a Scottish-born industrialist who founded the successful McKitterick Iron Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Throughout its long history, the surname MCKITTERICK has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, soldiers, clergymen, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have borne this name over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mckitterick surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mckitterick surname in 1881?

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

How common is the Mckitterick surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016. That gives Mckitterick a modern rank of #29,762.

What does the Mckitterick surname mean?