Explore the Family Name Mcalonan
The meaning of Mcalonan
Irish: from Mac Giolla Adhamhnáin ‘son of the servant of (Saint) Adhamhnán’. Compare Scottish Gaelic McLagan.
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How common is the last name Mcalonan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcalonan has seen a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 111,119 with 147 individuals carrying this last name, translating to a proportion of 0.05 per 100k people. By 2010, the ranking had dipped slightly to 115,034, indicating a negative change of -3.52. However, the count increased modestly to 152, resulting in a positive change of 3.4. Despite this increase in count, the proportion remained constant at 0.05 per 100k people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,119 | #115,034 | -3.52% |
| Count | 147 | 152 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcalonan
The ethnicity associated with the surname Mcalonan also witnessed some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 93.88% of those surveyed. This figure rose to 97.37% by 2010, marking an increase of 3.72%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up 3.40% of the Mcalonan population in 2000, however, this group was not represented in the 2010 data. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, or those identifying with two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.88% | 97.37% | 3.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |