Explore the Family Name Mcbay
The meaning of Mcbay
Scottish: variant of McBeth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcbay in the United States?
The surname Mcbay, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decline in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 33,248 but dropped to 39,052 in 2010, marking a decrease of 17.46%. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 648 in 2000 to 564 in 2010, a drop of around 12.96%. This resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people falling from 0.24 to 0.19, a significant decrease of 20.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,248 | #39,052 | -17.46% |
| Count | 648 | 564 | -12.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.19 | -20.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcbay
Examining the ethnic identity of those with the Mcbay surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, standing at 89.35% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 87.41% in 2010. A small percentage, 8.02% in 2000 and 7.62% in 2010, identify as Black. There was no change in the number of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives, remaining at zero for both years. However, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic population from 1.54% in 2000 to 2.84% in 2010, an increase of 84.42%. Additionally, the category of Two or more races emerged in 2010 with a proportion of 1.95%, where it was previously unrecorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.35% | 87.41% | -2.17% |
| Black | 8.02% | 7.62% | -4.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.84% | 84.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |