Explore the Family Name Mcconkey
The meaning of Mcconkey
Irish (northern): variant of Scottish McConachie or Irish McConaghy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcconkey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcconkey increased slightly from 2000 to 2010, rising in rank from 11,762 to 11,663, a change of 0.84%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this decade, from 2,440 people in 2000 to 2,688 in 2010, indicating a significant increase of 10.16%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 individuals saw a marginal rise of 1.11%, from 0.9 to 0.91.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,762 | #11,663 | 0.84% |
| Count | 2,440 | 2,688 | 10.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 0.91 | 1.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcconkey
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there was a shift between 2000 and 2010. There was a notable increase among those identifying as Hispanic or Black with the surname Mcconkey, with an increase of 168.42% and 326.83% respectively. While the majority still identified as White (93.97%) in 2010, this was a decrease from 96.02% in 2000. The numbers of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those with two or more races saw small increases, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped by 44.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 93.97% | -2.13% |
| Black | 0.41% | 1.75% | 326.83% |
| Hispanic | 0.57% | 1.53% | 168.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.3% | 2.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0.93% | 19.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.94% | 0.52% | -44.68% |