Explore the Family Name Mcwright
The meaning of Mcwright
Scottish or Irish: Gaelic patronymic with the English and Scots occupational term Wright, meaning ‘son of the wright’. The name is possibly a part translation of McIntyre, which fully translates as ‘son of the wright’.
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How common is the last name Mcwright in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcwright has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 49,671 in popularity, with 397 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 49,461 with an increased count of 425 individuals, indicating a growth rate of 7.05%. The proportion of individuals with the Mcwright surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #49,461 | 0.42% |
| Count | 397 | 425 | 7.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcwright
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some minor shifts over the decade. In 2000, individuals with the Mcwright surname were predominantly identified as Black at 65.24%, followed by White at 33.50%. By 2010, there was a tiny increase in those identifying as Black to 65.65% and a small decrease in those identifying as White to 32.24%. Additionally, the 2010 census recorded individuals identifying with two or more races under the Mcwright surname for the first time, accounting for 1.88%. There were no records of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.24% | 65.65% | 0.63% |
| White | 33.5% | 32.24% | -3.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |