Explore the Family Name Mcirvin
The meaning of Mcirvin
Irish and Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Eireamhóin ‘son of Eireamhón’, a personal name attested as a figure of legend (an early settler of Ireland). Compare Irvin 1.
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How common is the last name Mcirvin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Mcirvin' experienced a minor decrease from 2000 to 2010. The ranking for this surname fell by approximately 5%, from 59,916 in 2000 to 62,903 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with the 'Mcirvin' surname saw a marginal increase of just under 1%, with the count rising from 315 to 318 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #62,903 | -4.99% |
| Count | 315 | 318 | 0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcirvin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a slight shift within the Mcirvin population between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as white decreased by nearly 2%, from 90.79% to 88.99%, there was a significant increase of approximately 39% in those identifying with two or more races, up from 3.17% to 4.4%. Additionally, for the first time in 2010, a small proportion (1.57%) identified as Hispanic. There were no changes in the other listed ethnic identities – Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native – over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.79% | 88.99% | -1.98% |
| Two or More Races | 3.17% | 4.4% | 38.8% |
| Black | 3.81% | 3.46% | -9.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |