The earliest recorded mention of the Mackinder surname is Colin Mackindoyr, who was a juror on an inquisition in Lanarkshire, Scotland, around 1410. This record predates other spellings like M'yndoir (1560), Makindeora (1576), and McInder (1613). The surname became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation, known as Poll Tax in England.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1410: Colin Mackindoyr, a Juror on an inquisition of the lands of Inchesturphyn, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
1560: M'yndoir.
1576: Makindeora, M'Indeor.
1613: McInder.
1672: M'Doir.
1686: McInddeor.
1692: McIndoir.
