Explore the Family Name Mcgray
The meaning of Mcgray
Irish: variant of McGrath.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcgray in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcgray has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 39,560th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 45,026th position, reflecting a change of -13.82%. The number of individuals with this surname decreased from 523 in 2000 to 476 in 2010, showing an 8.99% decrease. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 15.79%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #45,026 | -13.82% |
| Count | 523 | 476 | -8.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgray
Regarding the ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shifting ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcgray. While there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010, the representation of those identifying as two or more races emerged in 2010 at 1.47%. The predominant ethnic identity associated with this surname is White, rising from 78.97% in 2000 to 83.61% in 2010. There was a slight increase in the Hispanic representation at 1.47% in 2010, up from 1.15% in 2000. Interestingly, the Black representation decreased significantly from 18.36% in 2000 to 12.39% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.97% | 83.61% | 5.88% |
| Black | 18.36% | 12.39% | -32.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.47% | 27.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |