Explore the Family Name Mcweeney
The meaning of Mcweeney
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Mhaonaigh ‘son of Maonach’, a personal name meaning ‘dumb’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcweeney in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcweeney has experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,363rd most popular name in the United States, dropping to 44,653rd in 2010, a change of -5.41%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a marginal decrease during this period, from 482 in 2000 to 481 in 2010, marking a -0.21% change. Its proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -11.11%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #44,653 | -5.41% |
| Count | 482 | 481 | -0.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcweeney
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Mcweeney surname. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White (96.68%), a figure that slightly dropped to 94.39% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.45% to 2.08%) and those claiming two or more races (from 1.04% to 1.46%). A small percentage (1.25%) of people with the Mcweeney surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a group that wasn't represented in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 94.39% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.08% | 43.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.46% | 40.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |