Explore the Family Name Mcquinn
The meaning of Mcquinn
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Coinn, earlier spelled Mac Cuinn, ‘son of Conn’, a personal name meaning ‘wisdom’ or ‘chief’ (see Conn).
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How common is the last name Mcquinn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcquinn has seen changes in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 17,087th in popularity, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 18,311, marking a 7.16% decrease. The total count of people bearing this surname also slightly decreased from 1,532 in 2000 to 1,514 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 1.17%. Consequently, Mcquinn's proportion per 100,000 people fell by 10.53%, moving from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,087 | #18,311 | -7.16% |
| Count | 1,532 | 1,514 | -1.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.51 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcquinn
When considering the ethnicity of individuals with the Mcquinn surname, again based on Decennial U.S. Census data, there are notable variances between 2000 and 2010. While no Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives were reported with the surname in 2000, by 2010, they accounted for 0.66% and 0.53% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races increased by 16.94%, from 1.24% to 1.45%. A small decrease in the percentage of Whites was observed, dipping from 90.60% in 2000 to 89.10% in 2010. The number of Hispanics fell by 18.32%, while the Black population increased by 23.55%, moving from 5.35% to 6.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.6% | 89.1% | -1.66% |
| Black | 5.35% | 6.61% | 23.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 1.65% | -18.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.45% | 16.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |