Explore the Family Name Mccoskey
The meaning of Mccoskey
Possibly an altered form of Irish McAskie, an Anglicizedform of Gaelic Mac Ascaidh, a patronymic from a diminutive ofan Old Norse name, possibly Ascall, Asketil; or an Anglicized form of Mac Coscraich ‘son of Coscrach’ (see Cosgrove).
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How common is the last name Mccoskey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mccoskey saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,020th most popular surname in the United States, but dropped to the rank of 35,489 by 2010, marking a change of -7.48%. In terms of count, there were 654 individuals with the surname Mccoskey in 2000, which slightly decreased to 634 in 2010, indicating a decline of -3.06%. The proportion of people with the Mccoskey surname per 100,000 residents also decreased by -12.5%, moving from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,020 | #35,489 | -7.48% |
| Count | 654 | 634 | -3.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccoskey
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mccoskey, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this last name identify as White. In 2000, 97.55% identified as such, and this figure slightly decreased to 97.16% in 2010, reflecting a change of -0.40%. A small number identified as Hispanic, with an increase from 0.92% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010, a change of 54.35%. In 2010, it was recorded for the first time that some individuals with the Mccoskey surname identified as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the surname Mccoskey identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 97.16% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.42% | 54.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |