Explore the Family Name Mcinroy
The meaning of Mcinroy
Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac an Ruaidh ‘son of the red-haired one’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcinroy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcinroy saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, shifting from rank 49,249 to 49,824, representing a change of -1.17%. However, the number of individuals with the surname increased by 4.99%, going from 401 to 421 people. The proportion per 100,000 also dropped by 6.67%, going from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #49,824 | -1.17% |
| Count | 401 | 421 | 4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcinroy
In terms of ethnic identities attached to the Mcinroy surname, the census data reveal some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained stable at 0% or had their data suppressed for privacy, other groups saw shifts. The percentage of individuals identifying as White remained relatively constant at around 93%, showing a slight decrease of -0.17%. The group identifying as Two or More Races saw a significant increase of 27.09%, rising from 2.99% to 3.80%. Meanwhile, the Black category experienced an introduction of this surname, shifting from 0% to 1.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.27% | 93.11% | -0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.99% | 3.8% | 27.09% |
| Black | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |