Explore the Family Name Mccarey
The meaning of Mccarey
Irish: variant of McCary. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Bridie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mccarey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mccarey in terms of popularity saw a slight decline from the year 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 41,657 in 2000 to 47,614 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 14.3%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased in this period from 492 to 445, experiencing a decline of approximately 9.55%. As a result, the proportion of people named Mccarey per 100k population fell by 16.67% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #47,614 | -14.3% |
| Count | 492 | 445 | -9.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccarey
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mccarey, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as white made up the majority, although their percentage declined from 81.5% in 2000 to 76.18% in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as black increased from 16.67% in 2000 to 20% in 2010. While no individuals were reported as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year, the category of Hispanic emerged in 2010 making up 2.7% of the Mccareys. Notably, the category of two or more races also appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.12% of individuals with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.5% | 76.18% | -6.53% |
| Black | 16.67% | 20% | 19.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |