Explore the Family Name Mcgahey
The meaning of Mcgahey
Irish: variant of McGaughey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcgahey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcgahey experienced a slight fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 19,366 in terms of popularity, however, it fell to rank 19,986 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.2%. Despite the decrease in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Mcgahey surname saw a modest growth of 3.63% during the same period, increasing from 1,294 to 1,341. However, its proportion per 100k people declined by 6.25%, standing at 0.45 in 2010 compared to 0.48 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,366 | #19,986 | -3.2% |
| Count | 1,294 | 1,341 | 3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.45 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgahey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Mcgahey surname identified as White, though this group saw a slight decline of 2.13%, from 92.19% in 2000 to 90.23% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased over the 10-year period, with the most significant increase being seen in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which grew by 72.79%. A small portion of the Mcgahey population identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander or two or more races. The former saw a decline of 11.83%, while the latter increased by 4.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.19% | 90.23% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 3.13% | 22.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.47% | 2.54% | 72.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.86% | 4.49% |
| Black | 1.08% | 1.42% | 31.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0.82% | -11.83% |