Explore the Family Name Mcilvain
The meaning of Mcilvain
Irish (northern) and Scottish: variant of McElwain.
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How common is the last name Mcilvain in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcilvain saw minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 20,654 in popularity and rose slightly to 20,818 by 2010, a marginal decline of 0.79%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 1,191 in 2000 to 1,268 in 2010, an increase of 6.47%. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals with the Mcilvain surname per 100,000 decreased by 2.27%, from 0.44 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,654 | #20,818 | -0.79% |
| Count | 1,191 | 1,268 | 6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.43 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcilvain
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcilvain. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 0.63% over the decade. Conversely, the Hispanic ethnicity associated with this surname saw the most significant change, increasing from 0.92% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010—a remarkable rise of 173.91%. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname also grew from 0.59% to 0.79%, a 33.9% increase. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly by 47.01%, and no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, unlike in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 95.03% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 2.52% | 173.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.79% | 33.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 0.71% | -47.01% |
| Black | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |