Explore the Family Name Mccaul
The meaning of Mccaul
Irish: variant of McCall. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Cormac, Colm, Conor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mccaul in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mccaul has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mccaul was ranked 27,176th most popular surname, with 837 occurrences per every 100,000 people. By 2010, it had slipped to rank 29,878, with 786 occurrences, marking a dip of 6.09%. This represents a -9.94% change in ranking and a -12.9% change in proportion per 100,000 people over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,176 | #29,878 | -9.94% |
| Count | 837 | 786 | -6.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccaul
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Mccaul surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals bearing the name were identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly from 94.98% to 92.62%. During this time, there was a significant increase in the proportion of Mccauls identifying as 'Two or more races', rising from 1.31% to 2.67%, a 103.82% change. Other increases were noted in the Hispanic (from 0.96% to 1.65%) and Black (from 1.08% to 1.27%) categories. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, both showing a modest increase of 5.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 92.62% | -2.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 2.67% | 103.82% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.65% | 71.88% |
| Black | 1.08% | 1.27% | 17.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0.89% | 5.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 0.89% | 5.95% |