Explore the Family Name Mcconahy
The meaning of Mcconahy
Irish (northern): variant of McConaghy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcconahy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname McConahy has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 42912 in 2000 to 41657 in 2010, which is a positive change of 2.92%. In terms of total count, the number of individuals with the McConahy surname increased from 475 in 2000 to 522 in 2010, marking an approximate 10% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of the McConahy surname per 100k people remained consistent at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #41,657 | 2.92% |
| Count | 475 | 522 | 9.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcconahy
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the McConahy surname identify as White, accounting for 96.21% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.98% in 2010. Among other ethnic identities, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.26% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010, which is nearly a 98% change. The representation of individuals identifying with two or more races also increased by about 10% over the decade. No individuals with the McConahy surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 95.98% | -0.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.49% | 97.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.15% | 9.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |