Explore the Family Name Mcclafferty
The meaning of Mcclafferty
Scottish and northern Irish: variant of McLafferty. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Eamon, Liam.
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How common is the last name Mcclafferty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcclafferty has seen slight changes in popularity over the years. In 2000, Mcclafferty was ranked 32,094th in terms of frequency. By 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 32,485th position, a decrease of 1.22 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Mcclafferty surname increased from 678 in 2000 to 708 in 2010, marking a rise of 4.42 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease from 0.25 to 0.24, corresponding to a 4 percent reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,094 | #32,485 | -1.22% |
| Count | 678 | 708 | 4.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcclafferty
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with the Mcclafferty surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.20 to 94.92. The number of McClaffertys identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase of 39.51 percent, going from 1.62 percent to 2.26. There was also noticeable growth in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, increasing by 92.05 percent from 0.88 to 1.69. Meanwhile, the data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained stable or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 94.92% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.26% | 39.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.69% | 92.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |