Explore the Family Name Scahill
The meaning of Scahill
Irish (Mayo and Galway): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Scaithghil or Ó Scaithghil ‘son (or descendant) of Scaithgheall’, a Connacht personal name probably based on scaith ‘flower’ + geal ‘bright’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
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How common is the last name Scahill in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scahill was ranked 49,366 in popularity in 2000 and slightly dropped to 49,546 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 0.36%. During the same period, the count of this surname increased by 6.0% from 400 to 424 individuals. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #49,546 | -0.36% |
| Count | 400 | 424 | 6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scahill
According to ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Scahill identified as White, though this number decreased by about 3% between 2000 and 2010 (from 97.5% to 94.58%). Over that decade, there were also small increases in the percentages of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic (both from 0% to 1.18%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 0% to 2.12%). No individuals with this surname were reported to identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 94.58% | -2.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |