Explore the Family Name Mcgimsey
The meaning of Mcgimsey
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Dhíomasaigh ‘son of Díomasach’, a byname meaning ‘proud, haughty’, from díomas ‘pride’. Compare Dempsey.
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How common is the last name Mcgimsey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Mcgimsey' has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mcgimsey was ranked 74,675 in terms of popularity among all surnames and this rank slipped to 83,541 by 2010, marking an 11.87% decrease. The count of individuals with the Mcgimsey surname also fell by 6.64%, from 241 in 2000 to 225 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Mcgimsey surname per 100,000 people dropped by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #83,541 | -11.87% |
| Count | 241 | 225 | -6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgimsey
In terms of ethnic identity, the Mcgimsey surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.61% of those with the Mcgimsey surname identified as White, and this percentage decreased slightly to 93.78% by 2010. There was a small proportion (2.49% in 2000 and 2.22% in 2010) of individuals with the Mcgimsey surname who identified as Hispanic. No significant changes were reported for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 93.78% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.22% | -10.84% |
| 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% |