Explore the Family Name Mcalhany
The meaning of Mcalhany
Irish: variant of McElhinney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcalhany in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcalhany has slightly decreased in terms of ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 63,141 to 63,524, a marginal decrease of 0.61%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.08% during the same period, from 296 to 314. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #63,524 | -0.61% |
| Count | 296 | 314 | 6.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcalhany
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcalhany, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 96.62% to 96.18%. There was no recorded change in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, there was a noticeable emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.91% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 96.18% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |