Explore the Family Name Mcgonegal
The meaning of Mcgonegal
Irish (Donegal and Antrim): variant of McGonigle. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Donal.
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How common is the last name Mcgonegal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcgonegal experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked as the 82,344th most popular in the United States with a count of 213 individuals bearing this name, equating to a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 91,221st most popular, representing a 10.78% decrease in popularity. The count also decreased to 202 individuals, reflecting a -5.16% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #91,221 | -10.78% |
| Count | 213 | 202 | -5.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgonegal
Concerning ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the surname Mcgonegal identify as White, with 94.84% reported in 2000 and 94.06% in 2010, showing a minor decline of -0.82%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the Mcgonegal surname, which was not recorded in 2000 but represented 2.48% in 2010. There were no changes in Asian/Pacific Islander and Black groups, while the category "Two or more races" disappeared entirely by 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 94.06% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |