Explore the Family Name Mckaughan
The meaning of Mckaughan
Irish: variant of McGahan.
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How common is the last name Mckaughan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mckaughan has seen a slight decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 60,083rd in 2000, it fell to 65,424th place by 2010, marking an 8.89% decrease in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 314 to 303 during this time period, a drop of 3.5%. Furthermore, proportionally, the incidence of the Mckaughan name per 100,000 people also declined by 16.67%, from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #65,424 | -8.89% |
| Count | 314 | 303 | -3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mckaughan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Mckaughan surname reflects some diversity. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identifying as white decreased slightly from 89.49% to 87.46% between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a moderate increase, going from 6.05% to 6.60%. Also, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 2.87% to 3.63%. Additionally, there was an impressive 45.28% growth in the category of two or more races, moving from 1.59% to 2.31%. However, no changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black categories during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.49% | 87.46% | -2.27% |
| Hispanic | 6.05% | 6.6% | 9.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.87% | 3.63% | 26.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 2.31% | 45.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |