Explore the Family Name Mccoig
The meaning of Mccoig
Scottish: variant of McCaig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mccoig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mccoig witnessed a slight decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mccoig ranked as the 60,557th most popular surname; however, by 2010, it had slipped to the 69,170th position, marking a decline of 14.22%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also reduced from 311 in 2000 to 284 in 2010, indicating an 8.68% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Mccoig per 100,000 population decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #69,170 | -14.22% |
| Count | 311 | 284 | -8.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccoig
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mccoig during the same period. While a vast majority identified as White in both 2000 (97.11%) and 2010 (95.07%), there was a slight decrease of 2.10% over the decade. Although there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, a new category emerged. By 2010, about 3.17% of those with the Mccoig surname self-identified as belonging to two or more races. This change represents an increased diversity within the group carrying this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 95.07% | -2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |