Explore the Family Name Mcconnaughey
The meaning of Mcconnaughey
Irish: variant of McConaghy.
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How common is the last name Mcconnaughey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Mcconnaughey" marginally increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 24,471 in popularity with a count of 958, reflecting a proportion of 0.36 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank of the surname had slightly decreased to 25,459, but the count had risen to 971, indicating a slight increase of 1.36%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people had declined by 8.33% to 0.33 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,471 | #25,459 | -4.04% |
| Count | 958 | 971 | 1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcconnaughey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that those bearing the "Mcconnaughey" surname primarily identify as White, accounting for 94.15% in 2000 and 91.97% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Black, with a decrease from 3.24% in 2000 to 3.19% in 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more races nearly doubled from 1.04% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this surname also saw an upward trend, growing from 0.94% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.15% | 91.97% | -2.32% |
| Black | 3.24% | 3.19% | -1.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 2.06% | 98.08% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.75% | 86.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |