Explore the Family Name Mckiney
The meaning of Mckiney
Altered form of Irish and Scottish McKinney.
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How common is the last name Mckiney in the United States?
The surname McKiney has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, McKiney was ranked 51,458 in terms of popularity among all surnames, but dropped to 58,481 in 2010, marking a decline of 13.65%. The number of people bearing this surname also fell slightly from 380 in 2000 to 347 in 2010, a decrease of 8.68%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also dipped by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #58,481 | -13.65% |
| Count | 380 | 347 | -8.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mckiney
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the McKiney surname, there have been some interesting shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of white individuals carrying this surname increased marginally from 58.95% in 2000 to 59.65% in 2010, while the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic rose more significantly by 40.76% over the same period. However, the percentage of Black individuals with the McKiney surname decreased by 10.39%. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity with this surname in either year, but the category "two or more races" did appear in 2010 with a proportion of 3.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.95% | 59.65% | 1.19% |
| Black | 37.63% | 33.72% | -10.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.17% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.59% | 40.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |