Explore the Family Name Mcbeath
The meaning of Mcbeath
Scottish: variant of McBeth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcbeath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcbeath saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 23,468 but dropped to a rank of 24,554 by 2010, marking a 4.63% drop. Despite this decline in rank, the number of people with the Mcbeath surname slightly increased from 1,010 in 2000 to 1,018 in 2010, representing a minimal growth of 0.79%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k individuals, the proportion also fell from 0.37 to 0.35, indicating a 5.41% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,468 | #24,554 | -4.63% |
| Count | 1,010 | 1,018 | 0.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcbeath
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnicity of those carrying the Mcbeath surname. In terms of ethnic identity, there were no significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly decreased from 69.70% to 68.37%, a 1.91% decrease. There was a small increase in the number of people identifying as Black or having two or more ethnic identities, with the former rising from 24.65% to 25.44% and the latter increasing from 1.98% to 2.06%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw the most substantial growth, jumping from 2.67% to 3.34%, a change of 25.09%. Both Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained constant at 0% over the ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.7% | 68.37% | -1.91% |
| Black | 24.65% | 25.44% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 3.34% | 25.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 2.06% | 4.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |