Explore the Family Name Mcglathery
The meaning of Mcglathery
Irish: variant of McGladdery, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Gleadra.
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How common is the last name Mcglathery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcglathery had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 65,492 in terms of popularity with 283 individuals carrying it in the U.S. However, by 2010, it dropped to rank 71,265 with only 274 individuals bearing this name, reflecting a decline of 3.18%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 10% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #71,265 | -8.81% |
| Count | 283 | 274 | -3.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcglathery
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Mcglathery surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 6.69% over the decade. In 2000, 80.57% of those with this name were White, and by 2010, this figure had fallen to 75.18%. On the other hand, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname increased significantly from 16.96% in 2000 to 20.8% in 2010, an increase of 22.64%. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.57% | 75.18% | -6.69% |
| Black | 16.96% | 20.8% | 22.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |