Explore the Family Name Mcafee
The meaning of Mcafee
Scottish and northern Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Dhuibhshíthe ‘son of Duibhshíth’, a personal name composed of the elements dubh ‘black’ + síth ‘peace’ or ‘other-world dwelling’. Compare Duffy and McPhee.
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How common is the last name Mcafee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcafee experienced a slight reduction in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 2789th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 2898th position, a decrease of approximately 3.91%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Mcafee surname increased from 11,855 in 2000 to 12,371 in 2010, marking a growth of about 4.35%. The proportion of people with the Mcafee surname per 100,000 people dropped slightly from 4.39 in 2000 to 4.19 in 2010, a decrease of around 4.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,789 | #2,898 | -3.91% |
| Count | 11,855 | 12,371 | 4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.39 | 4.19 | -4.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcafee
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Mcafee surname. In terms of ethnicity, the highest percentage identified as White, although its representation decreased slightly from 73.80% in 2000 to 71.40% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Black saw a minor increase from 21.72% to 22.25%. There was significant growth among those identifying with two or more ethnicities, which increased by 64.90%, and the Hispanic identity, which grew by 41.09%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw modest increases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.8% | 71.4% | -3.25% |
| Black | 21.72% | 22.25% | 2.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.85% | 41.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.49% | 64.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.58% | 5.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.43% | 7.5% |
Mcafee ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Mcafee is British & Irish, which comprises 53.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (25.0%) and Scandinavian (3.9%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Nigerian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 53.0% |
| French & German | 25.0% |
| Scandinavian | 3.9% |
| Other | 18.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Mcafee
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Mcafee have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 84.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 84.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 84.70% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 84.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 84.30% |
What Mcafee haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Mcafee is R-L21, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L21 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-FGC10125 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Campbell, Mccoy, Mcdonald, Mccormick, Mccauley, O'Brien, Kelly, Obrien, Donaldson, Kelley.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mcafee surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Mcafee have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Mcafee" Surname 46.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Mcafee" Surname 33.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Mcafee" Surname 26.5%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Mcafee" Surname 20.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mcafee?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Mcafee are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition