Explore the Family Name Mcadow
The meaning of Mcadow
Irish (northern): variant of McAdoo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcadow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcadow has seen a decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 69,201 and by 2010, it fell to rank 87,663 marking a change of -26.68. The number of individuals carrying the Mcadow surname also decreased from 265 in 2000 to 212 by 2010, which represents a 20% drop. Proportionally, for every 100k people, there were 0.1 individuals with the name Mcadow in 2000 compared to 0.07 in 2010, reflecting a 30% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #87,663 | -26.68% |
| Count | 265 | 212 | -20% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcadow
In terms of ethnicity, the Mcadow surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, approximately 97.36% of individuals with this surname identified as White in 2000, which slightly declined to 96.23% in 2010. Other ethnic identities associated with this surname are limited. In 2000, 1.89% of those with the Mcadow surname identified as being of two or more races, however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. The census also recorded a new occurrence in 2010 where 2.36% of people with the Mcadow surname identified as Hispanic. No individuals with the Mcadow surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 96.23% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |