Explore the Family Name Mccosh
The meaning of Mccosh
Scottish and northern Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Coise ‘son of Cos’, a byname meaning ‘messenger’ or ‘foot soldier’ from Irish Gaelic cos / Scottish Gaelic cas ‘foot, leg’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mccosh in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mccosh has seen slight fluctuations in the first decade of the 21st century. The name's rank changed from 35916 in 2000 to 36695 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.17%. The total count of individuals with the Mccosh surname, however, increased from 591 in 2000 to 609 in 2010, an increase of 3.05%. But, the proportion of individuals named Mccosh per 100k residents decreased by 4.55% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,916 | #36,695 | -2.17% |
| Count | 591 | 609 | 3.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccosh
In terms of ethnicity, the Mccosh surname was predominantly associated with White ethnic identity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 97% of individuals with the Mccosh surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease of 0.26% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased by 21.48%, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decline of 14.81%. There were no individuals with the Mccosh surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 97.04% | -0.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.64% | 21.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.15% | -14.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |