Explore the Family Name Mcgroarty
The meaning of Mcgroarty
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Robhartaigh, a patronymic from the personal name Robhartach, meaning ‘flood tide’, hence ‘abundance, prosperity’.
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How common is the last name Mcgroarty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcgroarty has seen slight fluctuations from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,398 in popularity, slipping slightly to 25,989 in 2010, a decrease of 2.33%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Mcgroarty surname increased by 3.17% during the same period, from 915 to 944. However, when measuring proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 5.88%, dropping from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,398 | #25,989 | -2.33% |
| Count | 915 | 944 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcgroarty
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Mcgroarty, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of the individuals identify as White, even though there was a slight decrease of 0.73% between 2000 and 2010, from 95.30% to 94.60%. Those identifying as Hispanic showed the most significant increase, jumping by 35.06% from 2.51% to 3.39%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly by 2.30%, while those who identified with two or more ethnicities increased by 8.16%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 94.6% | -0.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 3.39% | 35.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.06% | 8.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 0.85% | -2.3% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |