Explore the Family Name Mcsorley
The meaning of Mcsorley
Scottish and Irish (Ulster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Somhairle ‘son of Somhairle’, a Gaelicized form of Sumarlithr, an Old Norse personal name composed of the elements sumar ‘summer’ + lithr ‘seafarer’ (i.e. ‘viking’). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Brigid.
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How common is the last name Mcsorley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcsorley has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,942nd and by 2010 it fell to 16,166th, indicating a decrease of 1.41%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Mcsorley name increased from 1,674 in 2000 to 1,788 in 2010, representing a growth of 6.81%. However, when considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a marginal decrease of 1.61% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,942 | #16,166 | -1.41% |
| Count | 1,674 | 1,788 | 6.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.61 | -1.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcsorley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Mcsorley surname identified as White, although this dropped slightly from 96.65% in 2000 to 95.81% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase, rising from 0.30% in 2000 to 0.73% in 2010. The representation of the Mcsorley surname within the Hispanic community also increased by 20.36% over the decade. The number of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years. The category of two or more races saw a small increase from 1.19% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 95.81% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.01% | 20.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.23% | 3.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.73% | 143.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |