Explore the Family Name Mckissack
The meaning of Mckissack
Scottish, Manx and Irish (of Scottish origin): variant of McIsaac.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mckissack in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mckissack has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name fell from 18,965th place in 2000 to 19,907th place in 2010, showing a decrease of nearly 5%. However, the count of people with this surname rose from 1,330 to 1,349 during the same period, marking an increase of 1.43%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, falling by 6.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,965 | #19,907 | -4.97% |
| Count | 1,330 | 1,349 | 1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.46 | -6.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mckissack
The distribution of ethnicity for the surname Mckissack has also changed over time, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 76.32% from 2000 to 2010, while those reporting two or more ethnicities declined by 11.9%. Those identifying as White decreased by 3.53%, while Hispanic representation increased by 51.02%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased slightly by 3.21%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant increase of 94.74% during the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.17% | 54.19% | -3.53% |
| Black | 38.57% | 39.81% | 3.21% |
| Two or More Races | 3.53% | 3.11% | -11.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.48% | 51.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.74% | 94.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.67% | 76.32% |