Explore the Family Name Mcdaid
The meaning of Mcdaid
Irish: variant of McDade. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Colm, Eamon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcdaid in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcdaid has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the Mcdaid name climbed from 33,933 in 2000 to 33,343 in 2010, indicating an increase in prevalence by 1.74%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 633 to 685 during the same period, marking an 8.21% increase. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.23, suggesting that while the surname's absolute numbers have grown, its relative frequency compared to other surnames has not significantly changed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #33,343 | 1.74% |
| Count | 633 | 685 | 8.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcdaid
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly White ethnic identity associated with the Mcdaid surname. In 2000, a substantial 97.79% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this figure slightly decreased to 96.64% by 2010. Moreover, there was a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity (1.46%) and those identifying with two or more races (0.88%) in 2010. Conversely, there were no individuals with the Mcdaid surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 96.64% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |