MacColl
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MacColl is a Scottish surname
shared by several notable people:
Born after 1800
Born after 1900
Born after 1950
MacColl is also apparently an uncommon male Scottish given name
, perhaps meaning "Son of Coll" and spelled without CamelCase
, i.e. as "Maccoll".
by the name of Clan MacColl, which had a historical association with the sea loch Loch Fyne
, located in the modern day unitary council area of Argyll and Bute
. Clan MacColl may be a branch of Clan Donald
(MacDonald), albeit a small one, based on several lines of evidence including a shared badge
(sprig of heather
). In the year 1602, Clan MacColl lost most of their military force in a battle with Clan MacPherson
.
Additional lines of MacColls no doubt exist. For instance, a new line was made possible in 1940's England when James Henry Miller changed his name to Ewan MacColl
. This new line was established with the birth of his children in the 1950s and passage to a third generation through (at least) children of Kirsty MacColl
.
, 1880
and 1920
, the MacColl surname was not recorded as present in the United States in 1840, was found only in New York
by 1880, and had spread, albeit thinly, to the West Coast
by 1920. Meanwhile, according to 1891 census date from England and Wales, MacColls were found in five counties in the north and east of England, with the greatest number identified in Lancashire
and London
.
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
shared by several notable people:
Born after 1800
- Evan MacColl (Gaelic poet)Evan MacColl (Gaelic poet)Evan MacColl was a Scots-Canadian Gaelic poet who also produced poems in English. He was known as the "Clarsair-nam-beann" or the Mountain Minstrel. Later he became known as "the Gaelic Bard of Canada". - Early life :...
(1808-1898), Scots-Canadian Gaelic poet - Hugh MacCollHugh MacCollHugh MacColl was a Scot who trained as a mathematician and became a logician. MacColl was the youngest son of a poor highland family which was at least in part Gaelic-speaking...
(1837–1909), Scottish logician and author - Malcolm MacCollMalcolm MacCollMalcolm MacColl , British clergyman and publicist, was the son of a poor Scottish crofter or labourer in Glenfinnan who died when his son was still a boy. Despite this difficult beginning, MacColl's intellectual exertions enabled himself - and his younger brother Hugh - to succeed in obtaining an...
(1838–1907), British clergyman and publicist - Dugald Sutherland MacCollDugald Sutherland MacCollDugald Sutherland MacColl was a Scottish watercolour painter, art critic, lecturer and writer. He was keeper of the Tate gallery for five years.- Life :...
(1859–1948), Scottish painter and writer
Born after 1900
- James MacCollJames MacCollJames Eugene MacColl was a British Labour politician.He was the younger son of Hugo MacColl, a master marine engineer. At the age of 12 he was orphaned. MacColl was educated at Sedbergh School and Balliol College, Oxford. At Oxford he became secretary of the University Labour club...
(1908–1971), British Member of Parliament - Ewan MacCollEwan MacCollEwan MacColl was an English folk singer, songwriter, socialist, actor, poet, playwright, and record producer. He was married to theatre director Joan Littlewood, and later to American folksinger Peggy Seeger. He collaborated with Littlewood in the theatre and with Seeger in folk music...
(born 'Miller', 1915–1989), British singer-songwriter, actor and playwright
Born after 1950
- Catriona MacCollCatriona MacCollCatriona MacColl is an English actress who has worked extensively in both film and television across Europe.-Acting career:In 1979, MacColl made her debut in the title role of "Lady Oscar" directed by Jacques Demy in Japan...
(born 1954), English film and television actress - Kirsty MacCollKirsty MacCollKirsty Anna MacColl was an English singer-songwriter.MacColl scored several pop hits from the early 1980s to the early 1990s...
(1959–2000), British singer-songwriter with several top-10 singles on the UK and Irish music charts
MacColl is also apparently an uncommon male Scottish given name
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
, perhaps meaning "Son of Coll" and spelled without CamelCase
CamelCase
CamelCase , also known as medial capitals, is the practice of writing compound words or phrases in which the elements are joined without spaces, with each element's initial letter capitalized within the compound and the first letter either upper or lower case—as in "LaBelle", "BackColor",...
, i.e. as "Maccoll".
Origin and Clan MacColl
The surname 'MacColl' may have its origin in a Scottish clanScottish clan
Scottish clans , give a sense of identity and shared descent to people in Scotland and to their relations throughout the world, with a formal structure of Clan Chiefs recognised by the court of the Lord Lyon, King of Arms which acts as an authority concerning matters of heraldry and Coat of Arms...
by the name of Clan MacColl, which had a historical association with the sea loch Loch Fyne
Loch Fyne
Loch Fyne is a sea loch on the west coast of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It extends inland from the Sound of Bute, making it the longest of the sea lochs...
, located in the modern day unitary council area of Argyll and Bute
Argyll and Bute
Argyll and Bute is both one of 32 unitary council areas; and a Lieutenancy area in Scotland. The administrative centre for the council area is located in Lochgilphead.Argyll and Bute covers the second largest administrative area of any Scottish council...
. Clan MacColl may be a branch of Clan Donald
Clan Donald
Clan Donald is one of the largest Scottish clans. There are numerous branches to the clan. Several of these have chiefs recognised by the Lord Lyon King of Arms; these are: Clan Macdonald of Sleat, Clan Macdonald of Clanranald, Clan MacDonell of Glengarry, Clan MacDonald of Keppoch, and Clan...
(MacDonald), albeit a small one, based on several lines of evidence including a shared badge
Badge
A badge is a device or fashion accessory, often containing the insignia of an organization, which is presented or displayed to indicate some feat of service, a special accomplishment, a symbol of authority granted by taking an oath , a sign of legitimate employment or student status, or as a simple...
(sprig of heather
Calluna
Calluna vulgaris is the sole species in the genus Calluna in the family Ericaceae. It is a low-growing perennial shrub growing to tall, or rarely to and taller, and is found widely in Europe and Asia Minor on acidic soils in open sunny situations and in moderate shade...
). In the year 1602, Clan MacColl lost most of their military force in a battle with Clan MacPherson
Clan Macpherson
Clan Macpherson is a Highland Scottish clan from Badenoch, on the River Spey. It is a leading member of the Chattan Confederation.-Origins:...
.
Additional lines of MacColls no doubt exist. For instance, a new line was made possible in 1940's England when James Henry Miller changed his name to Ewan MacColl
Ewan MacColl
Ewan MacColl was an English folk singer, songwriter, socialist, actor, poet, playwright, and record producer. He was married to theatre director Joan Littlewood, and later to American folksinger Peggy Seeger. He collaborated with Littlewood in the theatre and with Seeger in folk music...
. This new line was established with the birth of his children in the 1950s and passage to a third generation through (at least) children of Kirsty MacColl
Kirsty MacColl
Kirsty Anna MacColl was an English singer-songwriter.MacColl scored several pop hits from the early 1980s to the early 1990s...
.
Distribution
According to United States Census data from 1840United States Census, 1840
The United States Census of 1840 was the sixth census of the United States. Conducted by the Bureau of the Census on June 1, 1840, it determined the resident population of the United States to be 17,069,453 — an increase of 32.7 percent over the 12,866,020 persons enumerated during the 1830...
, 1880
United States Census, 1880
The United States Census of 1880 was the tenth United States Census conducted by the Census Bureau during June 1880. It was the first time that women were permitted to be enumerators...
and 1920
United States Census, 1920
The Fourteenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau one month from January 5, 1920, determined the resident population of the United States to be 106,021,537, an increase of 15.0 percent over the 92,228,496 persons enumerated during the 1910 Census.Despite the constitutional...
, the MacColl surname was not recorded as present in the United States in 1840, was found only in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
by 1880, and had spread, albeit thinly, to the West Coast
West Coast of the United States
West Coast or Pacific Coast are terms for the westernmost coastal states of the United States. The term most often refers to the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. Although not part of the contiguous United States, Alaska and Hawaii do border the Pacific Ocean but can't be included in...
by 1920. Meanwhile, according to 1891 census date from England and Wales, MacColls were found in five counties in the north and east of England, with the greatest number identified in Lancashire
History of Lancashire
The History of Lancashire begins with its establishment as a county of England in 1182, making it one of the youngest of the historic counties of England.-Early history:In the Domesday Book, some of its lands had been treated as part of Yorkshire...
and London
19th century London
-Overview:During the 19th century, London was transformed into the world's largest city and capital of the British Empire. Its population expanded from 1 million in 1800 to 6.7 million a century later . During this period, London became a global political, financial, and trading capital...
.
See also
- McColl
- All pages beginning with the prefix "Maccoll", including biographical articles on persons with the given name "Maccoll" (as of 22 January 2008, no articles were returned by this search)