Explore the Family Name Mcclaflin
The meaning of Mcclaflin
Irish: variant of McLaughlin.
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How common is the last name Mcclaflin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcclaflin has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mcclaflin was ranked 43,157th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 41,886th place, showing a change of approximately 2.95%. The overall count of individuals with this surname also increased from 472 in 2000 to 519 in 2010, representing an almost 10% rise. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Mcclaflin per 100k population also increased by nearly 6%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #41,886 | 2.95% |
| Count | 472 | 519 | 9.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcclaflin
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Mcclaflin identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease from 97.67% to 93.83% over the decade. The Hispanic representation within the Mcclaflin surname increased significantly, jumping from 1.06% in 2000 to 2.7% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian or Alaskan Native grew slightly from 1.27% to 1.54%. Interestingly, in 2010, for the first time, some individuals bearing the name Mcclaflin identified themselves as belonging to two or more races. There were no changes in the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals with this surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 93.83% | -3.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.7% | 154.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.27% | 1.54% | 21.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |