Explore the Family Name Mcgorry
The meaning of Mcgorry
Irish (Cavan): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Gothradha or Mac Gothraidh ‘son of Gothradh’, a personal name of Scandinavian origin, equivalent to the English personal name Godfrey. See also McCorry and compare McCaffrey.
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How common is the last name Mcgorry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcgorry has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,916th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to 58,876th place - a rise of 1.74%. The total number of people with the Mcgorry surname also grew during this period from 315 to 344, a growth rate of 9.21%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Mcgorry surname per 100,000 remained at 0.12 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #58,876 | 1.74% |
| Count | 315 | 344 | 9.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgorry
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Mcgorry surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a predominance of White individuals. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the Mcgorry surname were White, though there was a slight decrease from 96.19% to 95.35%. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the last name Mcgorry also saw a minor decline, going from 1.59% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census registered a small percentage (1.74%) of Hispanics with the Mcgorry surname, which was not recorded in 2000. There were no changes in other ethnic identities such as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 95.35% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.59% | 1.45% | -8.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |