Explore the Family Name Mcclam
The meaning of Mcclam
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Fhlaithimh. See McClave and McLamb.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcclam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcclam rose slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 23,683 to 23,315, a 1.55% increase. The count of people with this surname also grew by 9.42%, from 998 individuals in 2000 to 1,092 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,683 | #23,315 | 1.55% |
| Count | 998 | 1,092 | 9.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcclam
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the distribution for the Mcclam surname over the decade. The percentage identifying as Black decreased slightly from 75.85% in 2000 to 74.54% in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of White individuals decreased marginally from 21.74% to 21.52%. Conversely, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 0.70% to 1.65%. Also, a modest rise was seen in those reporting two or more races, from 1.50% to 2.01%. No individuals with the surname Mcclam identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.85% | 74.54% | -1.73% |
| White | 21.74% | 21.52% | -1.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.01% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1.65% | 135.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |