Explore the Family Name Mcmahill
The meaning of Mcmahill
Scottish or Irish: possibly anAnglicized form of Gaelic Mac Micheáil, usually Anglicizedas McMichael, or of a patronymic from apersonal name found in Ó Machail (which is Anglicized as Mackle).
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How common is the last name Mcmahill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcmahill has experienced minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname had a rank of 47,654, which slightly dropped to 47,706 in 2010, indicating a decrease by 0.11%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 418 in 2000 to 444 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 6.22%. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.15 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #47,706 | -0.11% |
| Count | 418 | 444 | 6.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcmahill
In terms of ethnicity, the Mcmahill surname is primarily associated with White ethnic identity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census results. In 2000, 96.17% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this percentage rose to 97.97% in 2010. The representation of the surname within the category of "Two or more races" decreased significantly from 1.91% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010. Surname holders identifying as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or entirely absent in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 97.97% | 1.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1.13% | -40.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |