Explore the Family Name Mcguckin
The meaning of Mcguckin
Irish: variant of McGuigan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcguckin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Mcguckin" saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18,582 in popularity with 1,369 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 19,019, despite an increase in count to 1,432 individuals. This represents a negative change of -2.35 in rank, but a positive 4.6% change in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k population also experienced a decrease from 0.51 to 0.49, marking a -3.92% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,582 | #19,019 | -2.35% |
| Count | 1,369 | 1,432 | 4.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcguckin
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the various backgrounds associated with the Mcguckin surname. In both 2000 and 2010, a significant majority of those with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly over the decade from 98.47% to 96.93%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.51% in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010, marking a significant 160.78% change. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races were recorded in 2010, whereas no such data was available for 2000. The proportion identifying as Black decreased by -20.45%, while the count for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.47% | 96.93% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 0.51% | 1.33% | 160.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0.44% | 0.35% | -20.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |