Explore the Family Name Mcgaughy
The meaning of Mcgaughy
Irish: variant of McGaughey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcgaughy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcgaughy has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mcgaughy ranked 20,497 and rose slightly to 20,322 in 2010, representing a change of 0.85. The count of individuals bearing this last name also increased by 8.73 percent, with a total of 1,203 individuals in 2000 and 1,308 in 2010. However, despite the growth in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 2.22 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,497 | #20,322 | 0.85% |
| Count | 1,203 | 1,308 | 8.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.44 | -2.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgaughy
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcgaughy, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 61.51 to 55.66 percent, a change of -9.51. Conversely, those identifying as Black saw an increase from 34.91 to 37.54 percent, a growth of 7.53. The data also reveals a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, which went up by 193.60 percent. There was a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.08 to 2.45 percent. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.51% | 55.66% | -9.51% |
| Black | 34.91% | 37.54% | 7.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 3.67% | 193.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.45% | 17.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |