Explore the Family Name Mcevilly
The meaning of Mcevilly
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac an Mhílidh ‘son of the knight’, from Gaelic míleadh ‘warrior, knight’. In County Mayo and County Cork, a family of English origin Gaelicized their name from Staunton to Mac an Mhílidh, apparently because of the latter’s presumed similarity to the name of their ancestor, Milo de Stanton. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Eamonn.
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How common is the last name Mcevilly in the United States?
The surname Mcevilly, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, the surname dropped from 40,552nd place to 41,886th, marking a 3.29% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname experienced a small growth of 2.17%, moving from 508 individuals in 2000 to 519 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly fell by 5.26%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname grew, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #41,886 | -3.29% |
| Count | 508 | 519 | 2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcevilly
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Mcevilly surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals little change from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, making up approximately 94% of the group in both years, with a marginal increase of 0.14% over the decade. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, though this figure decreased from 2.76% to 2.50%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also fell slightly from 2.17% to 2.12%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 94.22% | 0.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 2.5% | -9.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 2.12% | -2.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |