Explore the Family Name Mctavish
The meaning of Mctavish
Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Tamhais, ‘son of Tàmhas’, from Tammas, a Scottish form of the personal name Thomas. Compare McComb.
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How common is the last name Mctavish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mctavish had a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 40,083rd in terms of popularity, slipping to 40,204th by 2010 – a modest decrease of 0.3%. The number of people with this surname, however, increased from 515 in 2000 to 545 in 2010, which is a rise of approximately 5.83%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, there was a decrease of about 5.26%, from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #40,204 | -0.3% |
| Count | 515 | 545 | 5.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mctavish
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Mctavish identify as White. In 2000, 92.23% identified as such, decreasing slightly to 90.64% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black increased from 3.88% to 4.22% over the same period. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 1.75% to 1.65%. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" saw a significant increase, from 1.17% in 2000 to 2.57% in 2010, which is an increase of 119.66%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.23% | 90.64% | -1.72% |
| Black | 3.88% | 4.22% | 8.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 2.57% | 119.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 1.65% | -5.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |