Explore the Family Name Mccahill
The meaning of Mccahill
Irish (northern): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cathail, an Ulster name. See McCall. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Liam, Padraic.
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How common is the last name Mccahill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mccahill has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mccahill was ranked 33,653rd most popular, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to 33,530th. Over this decade, the count of people with the Mccahill surname increased from 639 to 680, a change of 6.42 percent. However, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 people saw a slight decrease of 4.17 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,653 | #33,530 | 0.37% |
| Count | 639 | 680 | 6.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccahill
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the Mccahill surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a slight decrease from 97.18 percent to 94.85 percent. The data for 2010 shows that some people with the Mccahill surname began identifying as Hispanic (2.21 percent) and Black (0.74 percent), categories that were not recorded in 2000. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.72 percent to 1.18 percent. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 94.85% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.18% | -31.4% |
| Black | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |