Explore the Family Name Mccleese
The meaning of Mccleese
Scottish and Irish: variant of McLeish.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mccleese in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mccleese saw a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 26,361 in 2000, the surname's rank fell slightly to 26,949 in 2010, marking a change of -2.23%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.33% over the same period, growing from 871 to 900. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped marginally by -3.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,361 | #26,949 | -2.23% |
| Count | 871 | 900 | 3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccleese
The ethnic identity associated with the Mccleese surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 20%, while those identifying as white saw a negligible decrease of -0.11%. The census data showed an increase in the Hispanic category, rising by 35.65% during the decade. The Black community also experienced a slight increase of 2.35% in the number of individuals with the Mccleese surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.42% | 78.33% | -0.11% |
| Black | 17.91% | 18.33% | 2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 1.56% | -20% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.56% | 35.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |