Explore the Family Name Mcginness
The meaning of Mcginness
Irish: variant of McGinnis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcginness in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "McGinness" has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from the 17,030th most popular name to the 17,481st. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.81% during the same period, growing from 1,538 to 1,612. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people experienced a modest decline of 3.51%, decreasing from 0.57 to 0.55.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,030 | #17,481 | -2.65% |
| Count | 1,538 | 1,612 | 4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.55 | -3.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcginness
The ethnic identity linked to the surname "McGinness" also revealed noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of individuals with this name identified as White (94.60% in 2010, down from 96.49% in 2000), there were significant increases within other ethnic groups. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 52.31%, and those identifying as part of two or more races saw an increase of 65.32%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation grew by 50.45%. There was no change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentages remaining at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 94.6% | -1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 2.05% | 65.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.67% | 50.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.99% | 52.31% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |