Explore the Family Name Mcdivitt
The meaning of Mcdivitt
Irish: variant of McDevitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcdivitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcdivitt witnessed a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 30,614th most common surname but fell to the 35,096th spot in 2010, marking a decrease of 14.64%. The number of people with the Mcdivitt surname also showed a drop from 719 in 2000 to 642 in 2010, a decrease of 10.71%. The proportion of individuals possessing this surname per 100,000 residents decreased by 18.52%, going from 0.27 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,614 | #35,096 | -14.64% |
| Count | 719 | 642 | -10.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcdivitt
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides a look at the ethnic identities associated with the Mcdivitt surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a small increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more ethnicities, with percentages rising from 1.39% to 1.56% and 1.53% to 1.87% respectively. The largest increase was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise from 1.25% to 1.71%. The majority of individuals with the Mcdivitt surname identified as White, although their percentage saw a slight decline from 95.83% to 94.70%. No data for Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native identities were recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 94.7% | -1.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.87% | 22.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.71% | 36.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 1.56% | 12.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |