Explore the Family Name Mccaskey
The meaning of Mccaskey
Scottish and Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Ascaidh ‘son of Ascadh’, a Gaelic pet form of the Old Norse personal name Ásketill. See McCaskill.
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How common is the last name Mccaskey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname McCaskey has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, McCaskey was ranked 18,607th in terms of popularity with a count of 1,366 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 20,201 and the count dropped to 1,319, marking a -3.44% change. The proportion of individuals with the surname McCaskey per 100k people also dipped from 0.51 to 0.45, a -11.76% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,607 | #20,201 | -8.57% |
| Count | 1,366 | 1,319 | -3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.45 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccaskey
Ethnically, the McCaskey surname presented varied changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The White demographic saw a minor decrease from 79.65% in 2000 to 76.95% in 2010. However, some ethnic identities increased in representation: the Hispanic community surged by 96.4% while the Black community expanded by 8.26%. Those identifying as two or more races also rose by almost 28%. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased significantly by -44.21%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a minimal increase of 2.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.65% | 76.95% | -3.39% |
| Black | 16.11% | 17.44% | 8.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.73% | 96.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.97% | 27.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 0.53% | -44.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.38% | 2.7% |