Explore the Family Name Mckelvy
The meaning of Mckelvy
Scottish and Irish: variant of McKelvey.
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How common is the last name Mckelvy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mckelvy holds its ground in terms of popularity. In 2000, it ranked as the 18,975th most common surname and slightly fell to the 19,266th position by 2010, marking a 1.53% decrease in rank. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 1,329 to 1,407 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 5.87%. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a minor shift, decreasing by 2.04% from 0.49 to 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,975 | #19,266 | -1.53% |
| Count | 1,329 | 1,407 | 5.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.48 | -2.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mckelvy
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mckelvy, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. White ethnicity remains dominant, although it saw a small decrease over the decade, moving from 75.77% to 73.42%. Meanwhile, the Black ethnicity segment experienced a slight increase, going from 20.02% to 20.82%. There was significant growth in the Asian/Pacific Islander group, where representation surged by 142.11%, albeit from a small base of 0.38% to 0.92%. Individuals identifying with two or more races slightly increased from 2.11% to 2.42%. The Hispanic representation also saw an uptick from 1.13% to 1.85%. For those identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a marginal decline from 0.60% to 0.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.77% | 73.42% | -3.1% |
| Black | 20.02% | 20.82% | 4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 2.42% | 14.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.85% | 63.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.92% | 142.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.57% | -5% |