Explore the Family Name Mcgann
The meaning of Mcgann
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Cana, a variant of Mac Cana (see McCann).
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How common is the last name Mcgann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcgann saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 8,176th and rose to 8,547th by 2010, marking an overall decrease in rank of 4.54%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 3,731 to 3,853, suggesting a growth of 3.27%. The proportion of individuals named Mcgann per 100,000 people also dropped slightly from 1.38 to 1.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,176 | #8,547 | -4.54% |
| Count | 3,731 | 3,853 | 3.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.38 | 1.31 | -5.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgann
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000 and 2010, the Mcgann surname was mostly associated with those identifying as White, accounting for 91.93% and 89.20% respectively. This indicates a minor reduction of 2.97%. Meanwhile, the proportions of people with the Mcgann surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, and Black saw increases. Notably, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders rose by 35.19%, Hispanics by 44.04%, and those identifying as Black by 37.34%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives decreased slightly from 0.40% to 0.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.93% | 89.2% | -2.97% |
| Black | 3.99% | 5.48% | 37.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.78% | 44.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.43% | 18.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.73% | 35.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.39% | -2.5% |
Mcgann ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Mcgann is British & Irish, which comprises 62.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (14.7%) and Eastern European (5.6%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 62.1% |
| French & German | 14.7% |
| Eastern European | 5.6% |
| Other | 17.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Mcgann
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Mcgann have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 89.00% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 89.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 89.00% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 89.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 88.00% |
What Mcgann haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Mcgann is R-S7898, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-S7898 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-S660 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Quinn, Sheehy, Hargrove, Mcfadden, Molloy, Cain, Mccann, Gilmore, Meredith, Kane.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mcgann surname are: H1, N, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Mcgann have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Mcgann" Surname 38.5%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Acrophobia
An intense fear of heights that goes beyond the concern many people feel around significant heights.
"Mcgann" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 16.7%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Mcgann" Surname 16.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Cat Allergy
An allergic reaction to cats, characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing.
"Mcgann" Surname 54.5%
23andMe Users 36.7%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mcgann?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Mcgann are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition