Explore the Family Name Mckewen
The meaning of Mckewen
Scottish and northern Irish: variant of McEwen 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mckewen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mckewen has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 72,466th in popularity but fell to the 78,821st position in 2010, representing a decrease of 8.77%. The number of individuals carrying this last name also saw a minor drop from 250 in the year 2000 to 242 in 2010, indicating a decline of 3.2%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Mckewen per 100,000 residents experienced an 11.11% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #78,821 | -8.77% |
| Count | 250 | 242 | -3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mckewen
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mckewen, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this last name identify as White, making up 94.00% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.80% in 2010. The Black population with this surname fell from 2.80% in 2000 to no recorded percentage in 2010. During this same period, figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at zero. Interestingly, the category of Two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.89% of individuals bearing the Mckewen surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94% | 93.8% | -0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.8% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |