Explore the Family Name Mcgibney
The meaning of Mcgibney
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Gibne ‘son of Gibne’, a by name meaning ‘lock or curl of hair’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcgibney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcgibney has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 83,004th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 87,663rd spot, marking a decline of 5.61%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Mcgibney surname slightly increased from 211 to 212 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of just 0.47%. The proportion of people named Mcgibney per 100,000 population also decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #87,663 | -5.61% |
| Count | 211 | 212 | 0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgibney
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcgibney. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, making up 93.84% and 93.40% of all Mcgibneys respectively. The percentage of Mcgibneys identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander was small but consistent, making up around 3.32% in 2000 and 3.30% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Mcgibneys identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.84% | 93.4% | -0.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.32% | 3.3% | -0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |