Explore the Family Name Mcgowin
The meaning of Mcgowin
Scottish and Irish: variant of McGowan.
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How common is the last name Mcgowin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcgowin has seen a slight increase over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 35,957 in terms of popularity and saw a rise by approximately 1.98% in 2010 to reach the rank of 35,246. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew by an estimated 8.31%, with the count escalating from 590 in 2000 to 639 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.22 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,957 | #35,246 | 1.98% |
| Count | 590 | 639 | 8.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgowin
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of the people bearing the surname Mcgowin identify as White, with an increase from 84.07% in 2000 to 84.82% in 2010. The data shows that there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. The percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black decreased by 15.27% and 7.64% respectively. Interestingly, the 2010 census saw a new entry in the ethnicity data with 1.72% of the individuals with this surname categorizing themselves under 'Two or more races'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.07% | 84.82% | 0.89% |
| Black | 10.34% | 9.55% | -7.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 1.72% | -15.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.03% | 0% | 0% |