Explore the Family Name Mackintosh
The meaning of Mackintosh
Scottish: variant of McIntosh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mackintosh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mackintosh has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranking 22,870th in 2000, it climbed to 21,717th place by 2010, marking a 5.04% increase. The count of people with the Mackintosh surname also rose during this period, from 1,045 to 1,198, which is an increase of 14.64%. Consequently, the proportion of Mackintosh per 100,000 people increased slightly from 0.39 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,870 | #21,717 | 5.04% |
| Count | 1,045 | 1,198 | 14.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.41 | 5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mackintosh
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts for the Mackintosh surname. In 2000, a predominant 88.52% identified as White, but this figure dropped to 84.89% by 2010. The Hispanic population saw significant growth over the decade, increasing by 48.24% to represent 11.77% of those with the Mackintosh surname in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased marginally from 1.72% to 1.67%. Meanwhile, the Black population saw a decrease from 0.96% to 0.83%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.52% | 84.89% | -4.1% |
| Hispanic | 7.94% | 11.77% | 48.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.67% | -2.91% |
| Black | 0.96% | 0.83% | -13.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |