Explore the Family Name Mcniven
The meaning of Mcniven
Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Naoimhín (see Nevin 2).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcniven in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Mcniven' has seen a notable increase. In 2000, it was ranked 61,855th in popularity amongst all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to the 58,604th position — a change of over 5%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this last name also increased by about 14% from 303 to 346 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a modest rise as well, increasing by approximately 9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #58,604 | 5.26% |
| Count | 303 | 346 | 14.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcniven
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the surname 'Mcniven' identify as White, accounting for 94.72% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.66% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, while the percentage identifying with two or more races dropped from 3.63% to zero over the decade. Interestingly, there was an appearance of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, not previously recorded in 2000. No individuals with the surname 'Mcniven' identified as Hispanic in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 95.66% | 0.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |