Explore the Family Name Mcquilkin
The meaning of Mcquilkin
Irish and Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Uilcín (Irish), Mac Cuilcein (Scottish), patronymics from the personal name Uilcín, a Gaeliced form of English Wilkin.
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How common is the last name Mcquilkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcquilkin saw a small increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,091 in popularity with 735 occurrences, compared to 781 occurrences and an improved rank of 30,043 in 2010, resulting in a 6.26% increase in count. However, despite this increase in occurrence, the proportion per 100,000 individuals slightly decreased by -3.7%, reflecting a more diverse distribution of surnames during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,091 | #30,043 | 0.16% |
| Count | 735 | 781 | 6.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcquilkin
When referring to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows several shifts over the decade. While the majority of individuals bearing the Mcquilkin surname identified as White in both years (86.26% in 2000 and 82.84% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of about 4%. The Hispanic and Black populations within this surname increased by 28% and 20.28%, respectively, reflecting greater diversity. Notably, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories showed growth from non-existence in 2000 to 0.64% in 2010 for each. Those identifying as being of two or more races decreased by 16.39% over the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.26% | 82.84% | -3.96% |
| Black | 10.75% | 12.93% | 20.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.92% | 28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.02% | -16.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |