Explore the Family Name Mcgillivary
The meaning of Mcgillivary
Scottish: variant of McGillivray. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Aisling.
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How common is the last name Mcgillivary in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcgillivary saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,973rd in terms of its prevalence in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 78,821st, representing a drop of 14.28%. The actual count of people with this surname also declined from 266 in 2000 to 242 in 2010, a decrease of 9.02%. The proportion of individuals with the Mcgillivary surname per 100,000 population similarly fell by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #78,821 | -14.28% |
| Count | 266 | 242 | -9.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgillivary
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcgillivary, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as White — 92.11% in 2000 and an even larger percentage, 93.80%, in 2010. This represents a slight increase of 1.83%. Over the same period, the percentage identifying as Black reduced slightly from 3.76% to 3.31%. The percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%. Notably, the percentage of individuals with this surname who identify as two or more races, and Hispanic dropped to 0% in 2010 from 2.26% and 1.88% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.11% | 93.8% | 1.83% |
| Black | 3.76% | 3.31% | -11.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |