Explore the Family Name Mcclenny
The meaning of Mcclenny
Scottish or Irish: probably a variant of McElhinney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcclenny in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Mcclenny surname has seen a slight shift in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 24,663rd most popular surname, falling to the 25,640th position by 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 4%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 949 in 2000 to 962 in 2010, an increase of 1.37%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 5.71% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,663 | #25,640 | -3.96% |
| Count | 949 | 962 | 1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcclenny
The ethnicity distribution for the Mcclenny surname also changed during this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as white represented the majority of individuals with this surname, although the percentage decreased from 81.98% in 2000 to 80.15% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 15.49% to 15.28%. The most significant change was noted among those identifying as Hispanic, which nearly doubled from 1.26% to 2.39%. A small increase was also observed among those reporting two or more ethnic identities, rising from 0.84% to 1.25%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.98% | 80.15% | -2.23% |
| Black | 15.49% | 15.28% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.39% | 89.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.25% | 48.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |