Explore the Family Name Mcalexander
The meaning of Mcalexander
Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Alasdair (see McAllister), Alexander being regarded as the English equivalent of the Gaelic personal name Alasdair.
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How common is the last name Mcalexander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Mcalexander surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mcalexander was ranked 17,014th in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 17,745, indicating a change of -4.3%. However, the count of individuals with the Mcalexander name increased slightly from 1,539 in 2000 to 1,579 in 2010, showing a 2.6% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -5.26%, from 0.57 to 0.54.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,014 | #17,745 | -4.3% |
| Count | 1,539 | 1,579 | 2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.54 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcalexander
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Mcalexander surname identified as White, comprising 95.32% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 94.36% in 2010. The second largest group identified as having two or more ethnic identities, although this percentage decreased by -14.74%, from 1.56% to 1.33%. Interestingly, there was a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise of 78.52%, from 1.49% to 2.66%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw minimal changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 94.36% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.66% | 78.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.33% | -14.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.76% | 7.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.51% | -1.92% |
| Black | 0.39% | 0.38% | -2.56% |