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UK surname

Mctigue

A Scottish surname of Irish origin meaning "son of the deceitful one".

In the 1881 census there were 49 people recorded with the Mctigue surname, ranking it #26,735 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 378, ranked #12,393, up from #26,735 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Liverpool, Bradford and Coventry.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mctigue is 396 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 671.4%.

1881 census count

49

Ranked #26,735

Modern count

378

2016, ranked #12,393

Peak year

2000

396 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mctigue had 49 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,735 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 378 in 2016, ranked #12,393.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 86 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Mctigue surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mctigue surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mctigue 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 31 #27,734
1861 historical 63 #25,901
1881 historical 49 #26,735
1891 historical 38 #31,330
1901 historical 86 #24,508
1911 historical 85 #24,322
1997 modern 380 #11,418
1998 modern 390 #11,563
1999 modern 393 #11,602
2000 modern 396 #11,486
2001 modern 380 #11,660
2002 modern 389 #11,667
2003 modern 392 #11,425
2004 modern 381 #11,700
2005 modern 364 #12,008
2006 modern 356 #12,284
2007 modern 365 #12,205
2008 modern 357 #12,509
2009 modern 376 #12,290
2010 modern 378 #12,508
2011 modern 371 #12,546
2012 modern 373 #12,344
2013 modern 381 #12,360
2014 modern 393 #12,168
2015 modern 382 #12,322
2016 modern 378 #12,393

Geography

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Where Mctigues 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 Liverpool, Bradford and Coventry. 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 Liverpool 059 Liverpool
2 Bradford 002 Bradford
3 Liverpool 044 Liverpool
4 Coventry 043 Coventry
5 Coventry 015 Coventry

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mctigue

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mctigue

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

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Mctigue surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Mctigue 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 residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Mctigue 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

Mctigue is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mctigue 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 Mctigue is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Mctigue, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mctigue

The surname McTigue originates from Ireland and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Tighe," which means "son of the house." This suggests that the name's origins can be traced back to a prominent family or clan in Ireland.

The McTigue name is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century, initially concentrated in counties such as Donegal, Tyrone, and Derry in Ulster province. The prefix "Mac" signifies a patronymic name, indicating the bearer's ancestral lineage.

Early records of the McTigue name can be found in various historical documents, including the Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns, which were administrative records maintained by the English government in Ireland during the 16th and 17th centuries.

One of the earliest known individuals with the McTigue surname was Terence McTigue, a landowner from County Donegal who was mentioned in the Hearth Money Rolls of 1663-1665, a tax record of households in Ireland.

In the 18th century, the McTigue family expanded their presence across Ireland. Notably, Patrick McTigue (1720-1792) was a prominent merchant and landowner from County Tyrone, who played a significant role in the local community.

During the 19th century, the McTigue name gained further recognition. John McTigue (1827-1901) was a renowned scholar and author from County Derry, who wrote extensively on Irish history and literature.

In the early 20th century, Michael McTigue (1892-1965) was a notable Irish-American boxer, who held the light heavyweight championship title from 1923 to 1925. He was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, and later immigrated to the United States.

Another notable figure was Teresa McTigue (1901-1994), an Irish-American writer and journalist. She was born in County Donegal and later moved to the United States, where she published several works on Irish culture and history.

Throughout its history, the McTigue surname has been associated with various place names in Ireland, such as Tighenebrahan (Donegal), Tighcross (Derry), and Tighnahinch (Tyrone), which reflect the name's origins and geographic distribution.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mctigue families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mctigue surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Staffordshire leads with 6 Mctigues recorded in 1881 and an index of 16.58x.

County Total Index
Staffordshire 6 16.58x
Yorkshire 4 3.76x
Cheshire 1 4.22x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wednesbury in Staffordshire leads with 6 Mctigues recorded in 1881 and an index of 666.67x.

Place Total Index
Wednesbury 6 666.67x
York St Denis In 4 8000.00x
Storeton 1 10000.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mctigue surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Annie 1
Ellousia 1
Margaret 1
Mary 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Mctigue surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Michael 2
James 1
John 1
Martin 1
Patrick 1
Thomas 1

Top occupations

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 Mctigue households.

FAQ

Mctigue surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mctigue surname in 1881?

In 1881, 49 people were recorded with the Mctigue surname. That placed it at #26,735 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mctigue surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 378 in 2016. That gives Mctigue a modern rank of #12,393.

What does the Mctigue surname mean?

A Scottish surname of Irish origin meaning "son of the deceitful one".

What does the Mctigue map show?

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