Explore the Family Name Mcgreal
The meaning of Mcgreal
Irish: variant of McGrail. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Cathal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcgreal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcgreal has seen a moderate increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,840th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, its ranking had improved slightly to 28,940th, marking a 3.02 percent change. The total count of people bearing this surname also grew from 743 to 821 during this decade, which represents a 10.5 percent rise. Despite these shifts, the proportion of individuals named Mcgreal out of every 100,000 people remained constant at 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,840 | #28,940 | 3.02% |
| Count | 743 | 821 | 10.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgreal
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Mcgreal. As of the 2010 census, the vast majority of those with this surname identified as White, accounting for 96.47 percent, although this is a slight decrease from the 97.98 percent recorded in 2000. A small percentage, 2.44 percent, identified as Hispanic, an increase of 64.86 percent from the previous census. There were also some who identified with two or more ethnicities, at 0.73 percent. No Mcgreals reported their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 96.47% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.44% | 64.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |