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UK surname

Mcpeake

A surname indicating a patronymic form meaning "son of Peake".

In the 1881 census there were 40 people recorded with the Mcpeake surname, ranking it #28,011 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 284, ranked #15,323, up from #28,011 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include IZ06, Dunipace and Cannock Chase.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcpeake is 301 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 610.0%.

1881 census count

40

Ranked #28,011

Modern count

284

2016, ranked #15,323

Peak year

2010

301 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mcpeake had 40 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,011 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 284 in 2016, ranked #15,323.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 55 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Mcpeake surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mcpeake surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mcpeake 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 3 #32,890
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 40 #28,011
1891 historical 55 #29,744
1901 historical 42 #29,487
1911 historical 46 #28,224
1997 modern 242 #15,597
1998 modern 264 #15,119
1999 modern 265 #15,187
2000 modern 262 #15,272
2001 modern 268 #14,812
2002 modern 281 #14,619
2003 modern 277 #14,577
2004 modern 283 #14,418
2005 modern 275 #14,624
2006 modern 275 #14,732
2007 modern 271 #15,042
2008 modern 295 #14,303
2009 modern 286 #14,910
2010 modern 301 #14,697
2011 modern 296 #14,729
2012 modern 291 #14,806
2013 modern 287 #15,224
2014 modern 283 #15,495
2015 modern 283 #15,380
2016 modern 284 #15,323

Geography

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Where Mcpeakes 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 IZ06, Dunipace, Cannock Chase, City Centre West and IZ02. 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 IZ06 West Dunbartonshire
2 Dunipace Falkirk
3 Cannock Chase 001 Cannock Chase
4 City Centre West Glasgow City
5 IZ02 West Dunbartonshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mcpeake

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mcpeake

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Mcpeake surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Mcpeake 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 predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Mcpeake 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

Mcpeake is most concentrated in decile 4 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

Mcpeake 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mcpeake 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 Mcpeake, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mcpeake

The surname McPeake is an Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Mac Piceadha, from the Old Irish word "piceadh" meaning "poker" or "staff". It originated in Ireland, likely in the 16th or 17th century, and is associated with County Tyrone in Northern Ireland.

The name may have initially referred to someone who carried a staff as part of their occupation or position, such as a shepherd, guide, or traveler. It could also have been a descriptive nickname for a person who was tall or used a staff for support.

While the name McPeake is not found in early records like the Domesday Book, it is documented in Irish annals and records from the 17th century onward. Some early spellings of the name include McPeeke, McPeick, and McPike.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was Terence McPeake, born around 1620 in County Tyrone. He was a member of the Irish nobility and fought in the Irish Confederate Wars of the 1640s.

In the 18th century, John McPeake (1725-1789) was a prominent merchant and landowner in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. His descendants played a role in the linen trade and owned several estates in the region.

During the 19th century, Edward McPeake (1835-1911) was a notable Irish politician and member of the British Parliament, representing County Tyrone.

Another notable figure was Reverend William McPeake (1860-1938), a Presbyterian minister and scholar who wrote extensively on Irish history and culture.

More recently, Seamus McPeake (1919-2003) was a respected Irish teacher and author who wrote several books on Irish language and folklore.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the surname McPeake, which has its roots in Ireland and is associated with the Irish Gaelic language and culture.

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FAQ

Mcpeake surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mcpeake surname in 1881?

In 1881, 40 people were recorded with the Mcpeake surname. That placed it at #28,011 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mcpeake surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 284 in 2016. That gives Mcpeake a modern rank of #15,323.

What does the Mcpeake surname mean?

A surname indicating a patronymic form meaning "son of Peake".

What does the Mcpeake map show?

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