Explore the Family Name Mcilwee
The meaning of Mcilwee
Irish (northern) and Scottish: variant of McElwee (see McEvoy 1).
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How common is the last name Mcilwee in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Mcilwee in the United States has slightly declined according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the Mcilwee surname ranked 62,775 in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 67,318, indicating a decrease of 7.24 percent. The count of individuals with this last name also showed a small drop, from 298 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, a decrease of 1.68 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Mcilwee per 100,000 population fell by 9.09 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #67,318 | -7.24% |
| Count | 298 | 293 | -1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcilwee
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows an overwhelming majority of those bearing the Mcilwee surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, the percentage was extremely high - 98.32 percent and 98.29 percent respectively, showing only a minimal change of -0.03 percent. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.32% | 98.29% | -0.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |