Explore the Family Name Mckimmie
The meaning of Mckimmie
Scottish (northeastern, especially Banffshire and Morayshire): from Gaelic Mac Shimidh ‘son of Simidh’, a Gaelic pet form of the personal name Simon. Compare McKimm and McSkimming.
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How common is the last name Mckimmie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mckimmie has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mckimmie was ranked 110,523 in terms of prevalence and had 148 individuals associated with it. By 2010, however, the rank fell to 138,304 while the count dropped to 121 people. This represents a decrease of 25.14% in rank and an 18.24% drop in the count over the decade. The rate of occurrence for this surname per 100k people also decreased by 20%, from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #110,523 | #138,304 | -25.14% |
| Count | 148 | 121 | -18.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mckimmie
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the Mckimmie surname identify as white. In 2000 and 2010, more than 90% of individuals identified as white, although this percentage did slightly decrease by 2.84%. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased by 22.41%, rising from 4.73% to 5.79%. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities. Any figures marked with "(S)" signify that the information was suppressed to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 92.56% | -2.84% |
| Black | 4.73% | 5.79% | 22.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |