Explore the Family Name Mcdonnough
The meaning of Mcdonnough
Irish: variant of McDonough.
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How common is the last name Mcdonnough in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcdonnough has seen a slight increase in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 69,854 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had moved up the ranks to 66,164, which is an increase of 5.28%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 262 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, representing a 14.12% increase. However, the proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.1 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #66,164 | 5.28% |
| Count | 262 | 299 | 14.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcdonnough
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcdonnough also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same at 0%, there was a noticeable decrease in those identifying as White, going from 57.25% in 2000 to 53.51% in 2010, a change of -6.53%. On the other hand, there were increases in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, with Hispanics increasing from 3.82% to 7.36% (a 92.67% increase) and Blacks going from 33.97% to 37.79% (an 11.25% increase). Persons identifying as two or more races dropped from 4.58% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.25% | 53.51% | -6.53% |
| Black | 33.97% | 37.79% | 11.25% |
| Hispanic | 3.82% | 7.36% | 92.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |