Explore the Family Name Mcgilvray
The meaning of Mcgilvray
Scottish: variant of McGillivray.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcgilvray in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcgilvray has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,087th most common surname and by 2010 it had risen to the 22,646th spot, a growth of approximately 1.91%. The number of people carrying this surname also increased from 1,033 to 1,133 during the same period, marking a rise of about 9.68%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals remained at 0.38 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,087 | #22,646 | 1.91% |
| Count | 1,033 | 1,133 | 9.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgilvray
With regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Mcgilvray identify as White — accounting for 96.32% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.85% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 1.65% to 1.94%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a slight decrease from 1.45% to 1.24%. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, although the exact figure was suppressed for privacy. There were no reported changes among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 95.85% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 1.94% | 17.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.24% | -14.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |