Explore the Family Name Mcguffey
The meaning of Mcguffey
Scottish: variant of McAfee.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcguffey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcguffey underwent slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mcguffey ranked 18,791 in terms of popularity but dropped slightly to 19,012 in 2010, representing a decrease of 1.18%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 1,348 in 2000 to 1,433 in 2010, indicating an increase of 6.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,791 | #19,012 | -1.18% |
| Count | 1,348 | 1,433 | 6.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.49 | -2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcguffey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcguffey also saw shifts over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities all experienced growth. The most notable increases were seen in the Hispanic category (from 0.96% to 1.54%, a 60.42% change) and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category (from 0.89% to 1.33%, a 49.44% change). However, those identifying as White decreased from 90.80% to 88.07%, a drop of 3.01%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races experienced a slight decrease from 1.71% to 1.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 88.07% | -3.01% |
| Black | 4.97% | 6.63% | 33.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.54% | -9.94% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.54% | 60.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 1.33% | 49.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.91% | 35.82% |