Explore the Family Name Mccurtain
The meaning of Mccurtain
Irish: Anglicized and metathesized form of Gaelic Mac Cruitín ‘son of Cruitín’, a byname for a hunchback (see Curtin 1).
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How common is the last name Mccurtain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mccurtain's popularity changed slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,458 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it dropped to rank 54,055, marking a decrease of 5.05%. However, the number of people with the Mccurtain surname increased from 380 in 2000 to 382 in 2010, indicating a slight growth of 0.53%. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased from 0.14 to 0.13, showing a minor drop of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #54,055 | -5.05% |
| Count | 380 | 382 | 0.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccurtain
The ethnicity associated with the Mccurtain surname has seen some changes over the same decade, as illustrated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The predominant ethnic identity remained White, which grew from 44.21% in 2000 to 45.81% in 2010, marking an increase of 3.62%. The second most prevalent ethnicity was American Indian and Alaskan Native, despite seeing a small decline from 36.32% to 34.82%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a rise, increasing from 8.16% to 9.16%. There was a decrease in the Black community, from 6.58% to 5.76%. No data indicated any Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic affiliations with the Mccurtain surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.21% | 45.81% | 3.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 36.32% | 34.82% | -4.13% |
| Two or More Races | 8.16% | 9.16% | 12.25% |
| Black | 6.58% | 5.76% | -12.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |