Explore the Family Name Mccoun
The meaning of Mccoun
Irish or Scottish: probably a shortened form of McCowan or McKeown.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mccoun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mccoun has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 58,999 in 2000, it moved up to 57,372 by 2010, reflecting a change of 2.76%. The actual count of people with this surname also grew from 321 to 355 during this period, marking an increase of 10.59%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained stagnant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #57,372 | 2.76% |
| Count | 321 | 355 | 10.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccoun
In terms of ethnicity linked to the surname Mccoun, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, this percentage was 93.15, and it rose slightly to 94.65 by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a decrease from 5.61% in 2000 to 4.51% in 2010. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at 0.00 throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.15% | 94.65% | 1.61% |
| Black | 5.61% | 4.51% | -19.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |