Explore the Family Name Mcgeeney
The meaning of Mcgeeney
Irish (Ulster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Géibheannaigh ‘son of Géibheannach’, a personal name based on géibheannach meaning ‘bound, or captive one’. See also Guiney.
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How common is the last name Mcgeeney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcgeeney has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mcgeeney was ranked 72,022 in terms of popularity and had a count of 252. By 2010, its rank fell to 78,316 with a count of 244, marking a decrease of 8.74% in rank and 3.17% in count over the decade. The proportion of individuals with the Mcgeeney surname per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.09 to 0.08, showing an overall decline in the surname's prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #78,316 | -8.74% |
| Count | 252 | 244 | -3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgeeney
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the Mcgeeney surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.41% identified as White, though this figure saw a slight decrease to 95.49% in 2010. The census recorded no individuals with the Mcgeeney surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. No individuals reported having two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 95.49% | -2.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |