Explore the Family Name Mcvoy
The meaning of Mcvoy
Irish or Scottish: variant of McEvoy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcvoy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcvoy has seen slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,732nd most popular name in the U.S., while it dropped slightly to 56,710th in 2010, a change of -1.75%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 344 to 360 during the same period, marking a 4.65% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69%, from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #56,710 | -1.75% |
| Count | 344 | 360 | 4.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcvoy
The Decennial U.S. Census also presents data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcvoy. It shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage lowered slightly from 88.66% in 2000 to 86.39% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases of 33.72% and 22.85% respectively over the decade. Finally, there was a new category in 2010 for those identifying as two or more races, which comprised 1.67% of individuals with the Mcvoy surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.66% | 86.39% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 4.36% | 5.83% | 33.72% |
| Black | 4.07% | 5% | 22.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |