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UK surname

Mcpadden

An Irish surname indicating the bearer's ancestor was a tenant or worker on the lands of a lord.

In the 1881 census there were 10 people recorded with the Mcpadden surname, ranking it #32,243 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 119, ranked #27,704, up from #32,243 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Knowsley, Leeds and IZ11.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcpadden is 130 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1090.0%.

1881 census count

10

Ranked #32,243

Modern count

119

2016, ranked #27,704

Peak year

2011

130 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mcpadden had 10 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,243 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 119 in 2016, ranked #27,704.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 20 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Mcpadden surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mcpadden surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mcpadden 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 9 #31,675
1861 historical 11 #32,452
1881 historical 10 #32,243
1891 historical 11 #33,268
1901 historical 20 #31,803
1911 historical 10 #32,609
1997 modern 100 #26,901
1998 modern 102 #27,314
1999 modern 114 #25,766
2000 modern 106 #26,848
2001 modern 102 #27,093
2002 modern 104 #27,303
2003 modern 101 #27,561
2004 modern 99 #28,136
2005 modern 101 #27,854
2006 modern 105 #27,479
2007 modern 110 #27,087
2008 modern 112 #27,061
2009 modern 126 #25,686
2010 modern 122 #26,876
2011 modern 130 #25,547
2012 modern 112 #28,174
2013 modern 115 #28,176
2014 modern 122 #27,358
2015 modern 115 #28,319
2016 modern 119 #27,704

Geography

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Where Mcpaddens 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 Knowsley, Leeds, IZ11 and South Tyneside. 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 Knowsley 005 Knowsley
2 Knowsley 003 Knowsley
3 Leeds 021 Leeds
4 IZ11 West Dunbartonshire
5 South Tyneside 014 South Tyneside

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mcpadden

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mcpadden

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

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Mcpadden surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Mcpadden household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Mcpadden is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Mcpadden is most concentrated in decile 7 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.

7
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mcpadden falls in decile 1 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mcpadden 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.

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Mcpadden

The surname McPadden has its origins in Ireland, dating back to the 16th century. It is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name "Mac Paidín," which means "son of Paidín." Paidín is a diminutive form of the Irish name Pádraig, which is the Irish equivalent of Patrick.

The McPadden name is believed to have originated in County Donegal, located in the northern part of Ireland. This region was historically inhabited by the Gaelic-speaking Ui Neill clan, which may explain the Irish roots of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the McPadden name can be found in the "Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns," a collection of official documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. In these records, the name appears as "McPadden" and "MacPadden."

In the 17th century, the McPadden name appeared in the "Hearth Money Rolls" for County Donegal, which were tax records compiled by the English government. This suggests that the McPadden family had established a presence in the area during that time period.

Notable individuals with the McPadden surname throughout history include:

1. John McPadden (1845-1908), an Irish-American businessman and politician who served as the Mayor of Paterson, New Jersey, from 1903 to 1907.

2. William McPadden (1874-1941), an American newspaper publisher and editor who founded the New York Daily News in 1919.

3. J. Walter McPadden (1885-1968), an American football coach who served as the head coach of the University of Southern California from 1921 to 1923.

4. Marty McPadden (1898-1976), an American baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs and Brooklyn Robins in the 1920s.

5. Thomas McPadden (1921-2009), an Irish-American actor and director who appeared in numerous television shows and films, including "The Untouchables" and "The Fugitive."

While the McPadden name has Irish origins, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, due to Irish immigration patterns over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mcpadden surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mcpadden surname in 1881?

In 1881, 10 people were recorded with the Mcpadden surname. That placed it at #32,243 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mcpadden surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 119 in 2016. That gives Mcpadden a modern rank of #27,704.

What does the Mcpadden surname mean?

An Irish surname indicating the bearer's ancestor was a tenant or worker on the lands of a lord.

What does the Mcpadden map show?

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