Explore the Family Name Mcwalter
The meaning of Mcwalter
Irish and Scottish: from Gaelic Mac Uaitéir ‘son of Walter’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcwalter in the United States?
The surname McWalter saw a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 128,797 in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen considerably to rank 114,424 - an increase of 11.16%. The number of individuals with the surname also increased during this period, from 122 in 2000 to 153 in 2010, marking a significant growth of 25.41%. However, the proportion of people named McWalter per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #114,424 | 11.16% |
| Count | 122 | 153 | 25.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcwalter
Looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the McWalter surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.36% of McWalters identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 92.81% in 2010. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. Interestingly, there was a marked emergence of McWalters identifying with two or more races in 2010, at 3.27%, where there were none recorded in this category in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.36% | 92.81% | -5.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |