Explore the Family Name Mcgannon

The meaning of Mcgannon

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Fhionnáin ‘son of Fionnán’. This name, from a diminutive of fionn ‘white, fair’, was borne by several early Irish saints. Compare McLennan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Connor.

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How common is the last name Mcgannon in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcgannon has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank decreased by 2.57%, moving from 36,045 in 2000 to 36,970 in 2010. However, despite this slip in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.72% during the same period, growing from 588 to 604. The proportion per 100k people also saw a minor decline of 9.09%.

20002010Change
Rank#36,045#36,970-2.57%
Count5886042.72%
Proportion per 100k0.220.2-9.09%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgannon

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcgannon predominantly leans towards White, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.62% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage slightly fell to 96.03% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic ethnicity within the Mcgannon surname holders increased significantly by 62.09%, rising from 1.53% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remain unchanged, standing at zero for both years.

20002010Change
White97.62%96.03%-1.63%
Hispanic1.53%2.48%62.09%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%