Explore the Family Name Magrath
The meaning of Magrath
Irish: variant of McGrath.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Magrath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Magrath" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 42,363 in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had slipped to 44,576, reflecting a change of -5.22%. Despite this shift in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 482 in both years. The proportion of people named Magrath per 100,000 also fell from 0.18 to 0.16 over the same period, marking an 11.11% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #44,576 | -5.22% |
| Count | 482 | 482 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magrath
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Magrath". In 2000, 96.06% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that dipped slightly to 95.23% in 2010. During the same time span, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 1.45% to none. Those reporting two or more ethnicities reduced from 1.66% to 1.45%, indicating a slight decline. Meanwhile, there was a new inclusion in the category of Hispanic, which stood at 1.87% in 2010 after not being represented in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 95.23% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.45% | -12.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |