Explore the Family Name Mcqueary
The meaning of Mcqueary
Scottish: variant of McQuarrie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcqueary in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcqueary saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 15,293 to 15,409. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.77 percent during the same period, growing from 1,764 to 1,901. This resulted in a minor drop in proportion per 100k people, down 1.54 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,293 | #15,409 | -0.76% |
| Count | 1,764 | 1,901 | 7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.64 | -1.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcqueary
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Mcqueary surname identify as White, though there was a 2 percent decrease in this group between 2000 and 2010. Notably, all other ethnic identities associated with this surname saw increases over this decade, with the highest growth witnessed among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (up 74.51 percent). Additionally, the Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander populations also grew considerably by 37.25 percent and 32.14 percent respectively. The number of individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races also rose, by 11.68 percent and 27.47 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.06% | 90.22% | -2% |
| Black | 4.71% | 5.26% | 11.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.1% | 37.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.16% | 27.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.89% | 74.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.37% | 32.14% |