Explore the Family Name Mcgettigan
The meaning of Mcgettigan
Irish (Donegal): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Eiteagáin, a patronymic from the personal name Eiteagán, a diminutive of eite ‘wing’ (perhaps originally a byname for a swift runner). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Declan.
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How common is the last name Mcgettigan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcgettigan saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 23,326 but it rose to 23,634 in 2010, indicating a -1.32% change. The count of people with this surname, however, increased from 1,018 in 2000 to 1,073 in 2010, marking a 5.4% increase. But when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a -5.26% change as it decreased from 0.38 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,326 | #23,634 | -1.32% |
| Count | 1,018 | 1,073 | 5.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgettigan
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Mcgettigan surname. In 2000, a large majority, 97.35%, identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.37% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.69% to 0.84%, while people identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase from 0.79% to 1.3%. Hispanic representation experienced a small decrease from 1.08% to 1.03%. Interestingly, in 2010, there were individuals who identified as Black and had the surname Mcgettigan, which was not the case in 2000. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 96.37% | -1.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.3% | 64.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.03% | -4.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.84% | 21.74% |
| Black | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |