Explore the Family Name Mcgown
The meaning of Mcgown
Scottish and Irish: variant of McGowan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcgown in the United States?
The surname Mcgown, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 21,039 in 2000 to 22,721 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 8 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname also declined from 1,164 in 2000 to 1,128 in 2010, a drop of about 3 percent. The proportion per 100k population fell by nearly 12 percent, going from 0.43 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,039 | #22,721 | -7.99% |
| Count | 1,164 | 1,128 | -3.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.38 | -11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgown
In terms of ethnicity distribution for the surname Mcgown, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a slight increase in diversity over the decade. Although the majority of individuals identified as White, decreasing slightly from 79.38 percent in 2000 to 78.46 percent in 2010, there were small increases in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.72 percent to 2.04 percent, while the Black community saw a modest rise from 17.35 percent to 17.73 percent. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races also grew from 0.77 percent to 0.89 percent. However, there were no reported changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.38% | 78.46% | -1.16% |
| Black | 17.35% | 17.73% | 2.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.04% | 18.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0.89% | 15.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |