Explore the Family Name Mcglinchey
The meaning of Mcglinchey
Irish (northern, especially Donegal) and Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Loingsigh, a patronymic from the personal name Loingseach originally meaning ‘mariner’, later ‘exile, outlaw’ (from long ‘ship’). Compare Lynch. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Dermot, James Patrick, Parnell.
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How common is the last name Mcglinchey in the United States?
The surname Mcglinchey has seen a slight increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, this name was ranked 26,783rd in popularity and by 2010 it had moved up to the 25,902nd position, marking a rise of approximately 3.29%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 854 in 2000 to 949 in 2010, an increase of 11.12%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.32 indicating that the overall distribution of the surname in the population did not change significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,783 | #25,902 | 3.29% |
| Count | 854 | 949 | 11.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcglinchey
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data regarding ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Mcglinchey identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages being 95.78% and 95.79% respectively. The number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 21.28%, while those identifying as two or more races increased by 34.04%. There was also a small increase in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.41% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 95.79% | 0.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.69% | 19.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.26% | 34.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 0.74% | -21.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |