Explore the Family Name Mccandlish
The meaning of Mccandlish
Irish (northern): variant of McCandless.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mccandlish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mccandlish has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,273 in popularity with a count of 458, while in 2010, it fell to 46,219 with a count of 461, representing a change of -4.4 in rank but a small increase of 0.66 in frequency. The proportion per 100k also declined by -5.88 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #46,219 | -4.4% |
| Count | 458 | 461 | 0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccandlish
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that individuals bearing the Mccandlish surname predominantly identify as White, although there is a decrease from 98.47 percent in 2000 to 93.71 percent in 2010. During the same period, there's a new representation in the category of two or more races, which was at 0 in 2000 and rose to 3.04 percent in 2010. Additionally, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, starting at 0 in 2000 and reaching 2.39 percent in 2010. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.47% | 93.71% | -4.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.04% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |