Explore the Family Name Mcalinden
The meaning of Mcalinden
Irish and Scottish: from Gaelic Mac Ghiolla Fhionntain ‘son of the servant (i.e. devotee) of (Saint) Fionntan’, whose name has been explained as ‘the white ancient’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcalinden in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcalinden has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 80,502 in popularity with a count of 219 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the surname's rank had improved to 78,316 with an increased count of 244 individuals. This is a growth rate of 2.72% in ranking and 11.42% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #78,316 | 2.72% |
| Count | 219 | 244 | 11.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcalinden
The ethnicity associated with the surname Mcalinden also saw some changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.26% of those with the Mcalinden surname identified as White. However, by 2010, this percentage had decreased to 90.98%. There was no record of any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010 there was a new presence of those identifying as Hispanic (2.46%) and those identifying with two or more races (4.10%). These changes indicate a slight diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the Mcalinden surname over a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 90.98% | -6.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.1% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |