Explore the Family Name Mccadden
The meaning of Mccadden
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cadáin ‘son of Cadán’, a personal name of unexplained etymology, or of Mac Adáin or Mac Aidín, both based on a diminutive of the personal name Adam. See also McAdam.
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How common is the last name Mccadden in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mccadden has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved up from 35,797 in 2000 to 34,878 in 2010, reflecting a 2.57% increase in its popularity. The count of individuals with the Mccadden surname also increased during this period, rising from 593 to 647, a growth rate of 9.11%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Mccadden per 100,000 remained constant at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #34,878 | 2.57% |
| Count | 593 | 647 | 9.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccadden
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Mccadden surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 73.36% in 2000 to 74.96% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity associated with the surname is Black, though the proportion decreased slightly from 24.62% in 2000 to 23.65% in 2010. The percentages for those identifying as Hispanic saw a small rise from 1.01% to 1.08%. However, the data for those identifying with two or more races showed a decrease, moving from 1.01% in 2000 to being suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There were no recorded individuals with the Mccadden surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.36% | 74.96% | 2.18% |
| Black | 24.62% | 23.65% | -3.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.08% | 6.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |