Explore the Family Name Mccampbell
The meaning of Mccampbell
Irish (Ulster): Anglicized form of Irish Mac Cathmhaoil, ‘son of Cathmhaoil’, for which Campbell was often adopted as an equivalent. The name has also been explained as variant of Scottish Campbell with the Gaelic prefix Mc- ‘son’ added.
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How common is the last name Mccampbell in the United States?
The surname "Mccampbell" showed a slight decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 17,419 out of all surnames in the U.S., but this ranking dropped to 18,994 by 2010, representing a decrease of 9.04%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,493 in 2000 to 1,435 in 2010, marking a change of -3.88%. Consequently, the proportion of the population with the Mccampbell name per 100,000 people fell by 10.91% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,419 | #18,994 | -9.04% |
| Count | 1,493 | 1,435 | -3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.49 | -10.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccampbell
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Mccampbell" using information from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was no record of the name being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native origins in 2000, but by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.42% and 0.91% respectively. The percentage of Mccampbells identifying as two or more races also increased substantially by 67.07%, from 1.67% in 2000 to 2.79% in 2010. The majority of Mccampbells identified as White, although this proportion declined by 6.04% over the decade. There were increases in the proportions identifying as Hispanic (from 0.74% to 2.72%) and Black (from 17.35% to 18.47%) during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.5% | 74.7% | -6.04% |
| Black | 17.35% | 18.47% | 6.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 2.79% | 67.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 2.72% | 267.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |