Explore the Family Name Mcilvaine
The meaning of Mcilvaine
Irish (northern) and Scottish: variant of McElwain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcilvaine in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcilvaine had a slight variation in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,831st most popular and grew slightly more common by 2010, moving up to the 24,388th spot, marking a decrease of 2.34%. The number of people bearing the name also increased from 990 in 2000 to 1,027 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 3.74%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname showed a decline of 5.41% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,831 | #24,388 | -2.34% |
| Count | 990 | 1,027 | 3.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcilvaine
The ethnic identity associated with the Mcilvaine surname has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals carrying this surname identified as White in both years, with a slight decrease of 0.28% from 93.64% in 2000 to 93.38% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic representation among Mcilvaines increased during this time period, with Hispanics showing the most significant growth at 61.16%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black or two or more races saw decreases of 15.95% and 10.53% respectively. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00%, indicating no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.64% | 93.38% | -0.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.95% | 61.16% |
| Black | 2.32% | 1.95% | -15.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 1.36% | 3.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.36% | -10.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |