Explore the Family Name Mccart
The meaning of Mccart
Irish (northern): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Airt, ‘son of Art’, a popular personal name from an old Celtic word meaning ‘bear’. Compare Hart and Arthur.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mccart in the United States?
The surname Mccart has seen a marginal increase in its popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Mccart was ranked 13,110th in terms of popularity, with 2,139 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had risen slightly to 12,986, with the count increasing to 2,364 — a change of roughly 10.52%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also saw a slight upturn from 0.79 to 0.8.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,110 | #12,986 | 0.95% |
| Count | 2,139 | 2,364 | 10.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.8 | 1.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccart
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Mccart surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, with 96.49% in 2000 and 95.35% in 2010. However, there have been some changes over this decade. The Black community saw an increase from 0.75% to 1.02%, representing a 36% growth. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group recorded a modest increase from 0.61% to 0.68%. On the other hand, the Hispanic representation witnessed a decrease from 1.5% to 1.4%. Interestingly, in 2010, new ethnic identities started to surface among the Mccart population such as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, though the percentages remain quite small.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 95.35% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.4% | -6.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Black | 0.75% | 1.02% | 36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.68% | 11.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.21% | 0% |