Explore the Family Name Mccarn
The meaning of Mccarn
Irish: shortened form of McCarron.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mccarn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mccarn has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 32,529th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 36,286th place, demonstrating an 11.55% drop. The actual count of people with the Mccarn surname also declined from 666 to 617 during this period, marking a 7.36% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people fell from 0.25 to 0.21, a decline of 16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,529 | #36,286 | -11.55% |
| Count | 666 | 617 | -7.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccarn
The Mccarn surname's ethnic identity has also shifted according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Predominantly identified as White, the percentage dropped slightly from 95.65% in 2000 to 94.33% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic under the Mccarn surname saw a significant increase of 170% from 0.90% to 2.43%. The proportion identifying with two or more races decreased by 35.33%, going from 1.50% to 0.97%. There was a minor decrease in Black identification from 1.50% to 1.13%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.33% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 2.43% | 170% |
| Black | 1.5% | 1.13% | -24.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 0.97% | -35.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |