MACKAY Surname Maps of Scotland
Where in Scotland does the family MACKAY come from? Is MACKAY a common surname in Scotland?
The map on this page is based on the 1901 census of Scotland. Data is available at Census of Scotland.
MACKAY in 1901
There were 26,098 people with this surname in Scotland in 1901. The surname is ranked 14th in Scotland that year; SMITH is ranked 1st as the most common Scottish surname.
MACKAY in Ireland
Patterns associated with the MACKAY surname
List of consecutive consonant patterns associated with this surname:
When producing these maps, I use the exact spelling in the 1901 Scottish Census, with the following exceptions: all surnames are converted to uppercase, MC and M' are replaced with MAC, and non-alphabetical characters are removed. For example, Mac Vey and McVey appear together as MACVEY. O'Neill, Oneill, ONeill, and Ó Néill appear as ONEILL. D'Arcy and Darcy are combined as DARCY.
I have worked carefully to ensure accuracy, but I take no responsibility for errors in the official census. Enjoy exploring the maps!