Explore the Family Name Mcgillen
The meaning of Mcgillen
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Giolláin, a patronymic pet name from giolla ‘lad, servant, or devotee (of a saint)’, meaning ‘son of the wee lad’ or ‘son of the little devotee’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcgillen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname McGilen has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,659th in popularity in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 56,836th, marking a change of -5.92%. The total count of individuals with the McGilen surname also slightly decreased over this decade, from 361 to 359, a small change of -0.55%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k people also saw a decrease of -7.69%, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #56,836 | -5.92% |
| Count | 361 | 359 | -0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgillen
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals with the surname McGilen identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, with proportions of 98.34% and 98.05% respectively, showing a negligible change of -0.29%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. Data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 98.05% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.39% | 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% |