Explore the Family Name Miskelly
The meaning of Miskelly
Irish: variant of MacScally, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Scalaidhe, a patronymic meaning ‘son of Scalaidhe’, a personal name meaning ‘crier, roarer’. See Scully.
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How common is the last name Miskelly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Miskelly saw a marginal increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the name improved from 64,572 to 63,524, illustrating a slight growth of 1.62%. In terms of the count, there was an increase of 9.03%, with the number of individuals with the Miskelly surname rising from 288 in 2000 to 314 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals with the Miskelly surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #63,524 | 1.62% |
| Count | 288 | 314 | 9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miskelly
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Miskelly surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a decrease of 1.45% in this group over the decade. The census recorded no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, there was a new ethnic identity reported in 2010, with 2.23% of individuals with the Miskelly surname identifying as having origins in two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 96.5% | -1.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |