Explore the Family Name Mcgahee
The meaning of Mcgahee
Irish: variant of McGaughey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcgahee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Mcgahee" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 17,134 in 2000 to 17,472 in 2010, representing a negative change of 1.97%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.63%, going from 1,527 in 2000 to 1,613 in 2010. Even so, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 3.51%, indicating that while more people bear the surname, it constitutes a smaller portion of the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,134 | #17,472 | -1.97% |
| Count | 1,527 | 1,613 | 5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.55 | -3.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgahee
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some notable changes for those carrying the Mcgahee surname. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic — from 0.65% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010, marking a 129.23% increase. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 36.19%, rising from 1.05% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. The percentage of people of White ethnicity decreased slightly from 65.23% to 61.56%, and the Black community experienced a modest growth from 32.81% to 34.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.23% | 61.56% | -5.63% |
| Black | 32.81% | 34.72% | 5.82% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 1.49% | 129.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.43% | 36.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |