Explore the Family Name Mcgeough
The meaning of Mcgeough
Irish (northern): variant of McGough. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Liam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcgeough in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcgeough has seen a slight rise between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,149th most popular surname in the United States, however, by 2010, its rank had increased to 42,094th. This represents a growth of 6.77%. Over the same period, the number of people with the Mcgeough surname also rose from 447 to 516, marking an increase of 15.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #42,094 | 6.77% |
| Count | 447 | 516 | 15.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgeough
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade. In 2000, nearly all individuals with the Mcgeough surname identified as White (94.85%), with only a small percentage identifying as having two or more ethnic identities (2.46%), or Hispanic (1.12%). The census recorded no people of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent bearing this surname in 2000. By 2010, however, there were notable changes: The percentage of people identifying as White dropped slightly to 93.60%, while the Hispanic representation almost doubled to 1.94%. Moreover, for the first time, Black individuals made up 1.94% of the population with the Mcgeough surname. Meanwhile, the proportion of those with two or more ethnic identities decreased by 36.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 93.6% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.94% | 73.21% |
| Black | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 1.55% | -36.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |