Explore the Family Name Mcgirt
The meaning of Mcgirt
Irish (northern): variant of McCord.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcgirt in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcgirt saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mcgirt was ranked 18,594th most popular surname but rose to the 18,144th spot in 2010, showing a change of 2.42%. During this time, the number of people with the Mcgirt surname increased by 12.22% from 1,367 to 1,534. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a slight increase of 1.96%, going from 0.51 to 0.52.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,594 | #18,144 | 2.42% |
| Count | 1,367 | 1,534 | 12.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.52 | 1.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgirt
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the Mcgirt surname. Between 2000 and 2010, the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Mcgirt surname has seen some changes. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic stayed at 0%, the percentage of those reporting two or more races saw a significant increase of 59.75%, from 2.41% to 3.85%. White individuals with the Mcgirt surname saw a slight decrease from 24.65% to 24.32%, while Black individuals increased slightly from 45.94% to 46.61%. Notably, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category decreased by 11.97% from 24.73% to 21.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45.94% | 46.61% | 1.46% |
| White | 24.65% | 24.32% | -1.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 24.73% | 21.77% | -11.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 3.85% | 59.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |