Explore the Family Name Mcgarrity
The meaning of Mcgarrity
Irish: variant of McGarity.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcgarrity in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcgarrity saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,011 in terms of commonality, but dropped to 22,663 by 2010, representing a decline of almost 3%. Despite this, the actual number of individuals carrying the Mcgarrity name increased from 1,098 to 1,132 over the same period. However, its overall proportion per 100,000 people decreased by about 7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,011 | #22,663 | -2.96% |
| Count | 1,098 | 1,132 | 3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgarrity
The ethnic identity associated with the Mcgarrity name experienced some changes as documented in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The White population represented the majority of those with the Mcgarrity surname, accounting for approximately 92% in 2000 and just over 91% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in the percentage of Hispanics bearing this surname, with a rise from 1.28% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010. Similarly, individuals identifying as having two or more races also increased from 0.73% to 1.33%. Conversely, the Black community saw a reduction from 4.92% to 4.42% between these years. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.81% | 91.17% | -1.77% |
| Black | 4.92% | 4.42% | -10.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.47% | 92.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.33% | 82.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |