Explore the Family Name Mccorvey
The meaning of Mccorvey
Scottish (Kintyre): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Fhearghaidh ‘son of Fearghaidh’, a pet form of the personal name Fergus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mccorvey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mccorvey has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Mccorvey was ranked as the 21,578th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 21,403rd spot, reflecting a negligible change of 0.81%. In terms of actual count, the number of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,127 in 2000 to 1,222 in 2010, marking an 8.43% growth. However, when considering proportion per 100k individuals, there was a minor decrease of -2.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,578 | #21,403 | 0.81% |
| Count | 1,127 | 1,222 | 8.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.41 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccorvey
The ethnicity associated with the surname Mccorvey has shown some changes over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black, making up 68.5% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 66.45% by 2010. The representation of White individuals remained almost steady at 27.60% in 2000, slightly declining to 27.17% in 2010. The Hispanic community experienced a small rise of 5.65%, going from 1.24% to 1.31%. The group identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant jump, moving from 2.13% in 2000 to 4.58% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 68.5% | 66.45% | -2.99% |
| White | 27.6% | 27.17% | -1.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 4.58% | 115.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.31% | 5.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |