Explore the Family Name Mcclenahan
The meaning of Mcclenahan
Scottish and northern Irish: variant of McClanahan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcclenahan in the United States?
The surname Mcclenahan saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked at 27,771 but dropped to 30,946 in 2010 - an overall change of -11.43%. The count of people with this surname also saw a decline from 815 in 2000 to 751 in 2010, a reduction of -7.85%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -16.67% in that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,771 | #30,946 | -11.43% |
| Count | 815 | 751 | -7.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcclenahan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most individuals with the surname Mcclenahan identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of -1.05% in 2010. Significant growth was observed among those who identified as Hispanic, with an increase of 95.12% from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races reduced by -22.09% over the same period. There were no recorded changes for those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 96.4% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.4% | 95.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.67% | -22.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |