Explore the Family Name Mcfate
The meaning of Mcfate
Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Phaid, a patronymic from a pet form of the Gaelic form of the personal name Patrick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcfate in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcfate has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 43,377, but by 2010, it had fallen to 44,356, signifying a drop of 2.26%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the surname actually rose from 469 to 485 during this period, marking an increase of 3.41%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline of 5.88% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #44,356 | -2.26% |
| Count | 469 | 485 | 3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcfate
The ethnicity associated with the surname Mcfate, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 95.74% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.85% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as having two or more ethnicities dropped by 11.33%, from 2.56% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010. Interestingly, there appeared to be no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the 2010 census did record a new appearance of the surname within the Hispanic community, representing 1.86% of the Mcfates.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 94.85% | -0.93% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 2.27% | -11.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |