Explore the Family Name Mcauliff

The meaning of Mcauliff

Irish: variant of McAuliffe. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Clancy.

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How common is the last name Mcauliff in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcauliff rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Originally ranking at 42,529 in 2000, it moved up to 40,371 by 2010, marking a noticeable increase of 5.07%. The number of individuals carrying the Mcauliff surname also grew during this period, with the count rising from 480 to 542, representing a 12.92% increase. However, the proportion of people named Mcauliff per 100,000 remained steady at 0.18.

20002010Change
Rank#42,529#40,3715.07%
Count48054212.92%
Proportion per 100k0.180.180%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcauliff

When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Mcauliff surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 93.75% of those with the Mcauliff surname identified as white, falling slightly to 91.14% in 2010. The Hispanic demographic experienced growth, with 4.58% identifying as Hispanic in 2000 and increasing to 6.09% in 2010, indicating a significant rise of 32.97%. The census started recognizing individuals who identify with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.66% of those with the Mcauliff surname. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
White93.75%91.14%-2.78%
Hispanic4.58%6.09%32.97%
Two or More Races0%1.66%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%