Explore the Family Name Mckelvin
The meaning of Mckelvin
Scottish: possibly a variant of McKelvey, influenced by the name of the River Kelvin (Glasgow), or a variant of Irish McElveen.
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How common is the last name Mckelvin in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mckelvin has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, the Mckelvin name ranked 40,987th in the United States but improved to 36,477th by 2010. This is an upward change of 11%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose from 502 in 2000 to 613 in 2010, indicating a significant growth rate of 22.11%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Mckelvin name similarly increased by 10.53%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #36,477 | 11% |
| Count | 502 | 613 | 22.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.21 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mckelvin
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Mckelvin surname is most common within the Black community, though there have been some shifts over time. In 2000, 82.47% of individuals with the Mckelvin surname identified as Black, which decreased to 76.84% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly increased from 15.54% in 2000 to 17.78% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant rise in people with the Mckelvin surname who identify with two or more races, growing 134.53% from 1.39% in 2000 to 3.26% in 2010. Lastly, the Census started recording Hispanic Mckelvins in 2010 with a proportion of 1.96%, while the count for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed or at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.47% | 76.84% | -6.83% |
| White | 15.54% | 17.78% | 14.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 3.26% | 134.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |