Explore the Family Name Mcclenaghan
The meaning of Mcclenaghan
Scottish and northern Irish (Antrim, Derry, and Down): variant of McClanahan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Fergal.
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How common is the last name Mcclenaghan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcclenaghan saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,880th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 57,781st spot, indicating a change of -5.29%. Despite this drop in ranking, there was a minor increase in the actual count of individuals with the Mcclenaghan surname from 351 in 2000 to 352 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #57,781 | -5.29% |
| Count | 351 | 352 | 0.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcclenaghan
The ethnicity data of the Mcclenaghan surname from the same census periods presents an interesting picture. Nearly all individuals with this surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 97.44% in 2000 to 97.73% in 2010. Hispanics with the Mcclenaghan name increased by approximately 40.14%, albeit from a small base of 1.42% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010. Data for categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 97.73% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.99% | 40.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |