Explore the Family Name Mcqueeney
The meaning of Mcqueeney
Scottish and Irish: variant of McQueen 1. Compare Irish McSweeney, from the unlenited form of Gaelic Mac Shuibhne, and Mawhinney 2. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Cait.
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How common is the last name Mcqueeney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcqueeney has seen a slight change in popularity over the years. In 2000, this surname was ranked 25,673rd in terms of popularity in the United States. By 2010, it had dipped slightly to 26,229th, marking a decrease of 2.17%. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Mcqueeney surname increased by 3.33%, from 902 in 2000 to 932 in 2010. However, the overall proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 3.03% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,673 | #26,229 | -2.17% |
| Count | 902 | 932 | 3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcqueeney
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a diverse picture for those carrying the Mcqueeney surname. As of 2000, a vast majority (98.34%) identified as White, but this figure saw a drop of 2.14% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 0.55% in 2000 to 0.97% in 2010, representing a change of 76.36%. The census also showed a new category emerge in 2010, with 1.39% of individuals choosing to identify with two or more races. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by 28.09%. Both the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no change, maintaining a steady 0% across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 96.24% | -2.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.97% | 76.36% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 0.64% | -28.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |