Explore the Family Name Mcsweeny
The meaning of Mcsweeny
Irish: variant of McSweeney. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Conor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcsweeny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcsweeny saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,390 in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States but moved up slightly to rank 60,347 by 2010, marking a 0.07% change. The count of individuals bearing the Mcsweeny surname also increased from 312 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, an increase of 7.05%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #60,347 | 0.07% |
| Count | 312 | 334 | 7.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcsweeny
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcsweeny also shifted somewhat over this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.19% of those with the surname were identified as White, but this proportion decreased to 91.32% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as of two or more ethnicities increased significantly, going from 1.60% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010--a change of 124.37%. Individuals identified as Hispanic also rose from 1.60% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010. The proportions of people with the Mcsweeny surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 91.32% | -4.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 3.59% | 124.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.69% | 68.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |