Explore the Family Name Mckeegan
The meaning of Mckeegan
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Aodhagáin ‘son of Aodhagán’, a pet form of the ancient Irish personal name Aodh ‘fire’ (see McKay). Mac Aodhagáin was a learned family in Connacht. See also Keegan.
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How common is the last name Mckeegan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mckeegan has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 55,003 in popularity and dropped to the rank of 63,068 in 2010, a decline of 14.66%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 350 in 2000 to 317 in 2010, which is a decrease of 9.43%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Mckeegan per 100,000 people also decreased by 15.38% from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #63,068 | -14.66% |
| Count | 350 | 317 | -9.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mckeegan
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Mckeegan surname identify as White. This group accounted for 95.43% in 2000, and while it still remained the largest group in 2010, it did decrease slightly to 93.38%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Black. However, there was a small increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a marginal decrease from 2.57% to 2.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 93.38% | -2.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.57% | 2.52% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |