Explore the Family Name Mcclarnon
The meaning of Mcclarnon
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Earnáin ‘son of the servant (i.e. devotee) of (Saint) Earnán’, a personal name borne by several saints in the north of Ireland. Earnán was early interpreted as ferreolus ‘little iron one’ (based on Gaelic iarn ‘iron’) although this may not be correct. Compare McLarney. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
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How common is the last name Mcclarnon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcclarnon showed minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 53,299 in popularity with a recorded count of 364. By 2010, the rank had slightly shifted to 53,538 with an increased count of 386 individuals carrying the surname. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13 in both years, suggesting the change in rank and count is due to general population growth rather than any significant increase or decrease in the use of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #53,538 | -0.45% |
| Count | 364 | 386 | 6.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcclarnon
The ethnicity associated with the surname Mcclarnon also saw some changes over the same decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest ethnic identity carrying the surname was White, accounting for 87.64% of the total, followed by Hispanic at 8.24%. By 2010, the percentage of White individuals with the Mcclarnon surname grew slightly to 88.86%, while the Hispanic percentage decreased significantly to 5.70%. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races carrying the Mcclarnon surname emerged in 2010 at 3.63%, not having been represented in 2000. The percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were noted in 2000 but not in 2010, potentially due to privacy suppression.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.64% | 88.86% | 1.39% |
| Hispanic | 8.24% | 5.7% | -30.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |