Explore the Family Name Mcwain
The meaning of Mcwain
Irish: variant of McQuain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcwain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcwain witnessed a dip in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,437, but by 2010, it had slipped to 47,429, marking an 11.76% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Mcwain surname also declined from 481 to 447 during this period, representing a 7.07% reduction. The proportion per 100k people with this surname also experienced a decline of 16.67%, going down from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #47,429 | -11.76% |
| Count | 481 | 447 | -7.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcwain
When focusing on the ethnic identity associated with the Mcwain surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ethnicity, the majority identified as White, however, this percentage decreased slightly from 87.73% to 83.67%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black or of two or more races saw increases, from 9.15% to 10.96% and 1.46% to 2.46% respectively. The Hispanic representation also saw a modest increase from 1.46% to 1.79%. While there was no data available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, 1.12% of those with the Mcwain surname identified as such. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.73% | 83.67% | -4.63% |
| Black | 9.15% | 10.96% | 19.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.46% | 68.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.79% | 22.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |