Explore the Family Name Mcwethy
The meaning of Mcwethy
Irish or Scottish: variant of McVittie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcwethy in the United States?
The surname Mcwethy has experienced a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname was ranked 45,482nd in terms of popularity and saw a minor rise by 2010, moving up to 45,026th position. Over this decade, the count of individuals named Mcwethy also grew, showing an increase of 7.45% from 443 persons in 2000 to 476 in 2010. However, the proportion of the population carrying this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #45,026 | 1% |
| Count | 443 | 476 | 7.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcwethy
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Mcwethy surname identify as White, accounting for 91.87% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 92.65% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase over the decade, rising from 2.71% to 3.15%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.26% to 1.89%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group also saw a drop from 2.26% to 1.68%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicity remained at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.87% | 92.65% | 0.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 3.15% | 16.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 1.89% | -16.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.26% | 1.68% | -25.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |