Explore the Family Name Mcgivern
The meaning of Mcgivern
Irish (northern): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Uidhrín, a patronymic from a personal name which is from a diminutive of odhar ‘dun, sallow’.
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How common is the last name Mcgivern in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcgivern experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mcgivern was ranked as the 21,694th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 23,866th position, representing a drop of 10.01%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 1,119 in 2000 to 1,058 in 2010, a reduction of 5.45%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Mcgivern per 100,000 decreased by 12.2%, going from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,694 | #23,866 | -10.01% |
| Count | 1,119 | 1,058 | -5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.36 | -12.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgivern
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Mcgivern, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 2.29% over the decade. Meanwhile, there were increases in the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, with rises of 50.79% and 55.22% respectively. The proportion of individuals associating themselves with Hispanic ethnicity also saw growth of 40.99%. There was no change in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, as no individuals with the surname Mcgivern identified with these ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 94.05% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.27% | 40.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 2.08% | 55.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.95% | 50.79% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |