Explore the Family Name Mcclurkin
The meaning of Mcclurkin
Irish (northern): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cléirchín ‘son of the little priest’, from a diminutive of cléireach ‘priest, cleric’. See Clerkin.
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How common is the last name Mcclurkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcclurkin has maintained a consistent level of popularity in the United States over the last decade. In 2000, the name was ranked at 23,721 in terms of prevalence, with 996 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, although the rank had slightly dropped to 23,978, the number of individuals with the surname increased to 1,052, marking a growth of 5.62%. However, when observed in proportion to the entire population, there was a slight decrease from 0.37 to 0.36 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,721 | #23,978 | -1.08% |
| Count | 996 | 1,052 | 5.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcclurkin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Mcclurkin identify as Black, reflecting 62.65% in 2000 and 62.83% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as White, comprising 33.53% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 33.08% in 2010. A small but growing portion identifies as Hispanic, increasing from 1.71% in 2000 to 2% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.61% to 1.71% within the same period. No individuals with the Mcclurkin surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.65% | 62.83% | 0.29% |
| White | 33.53% | 33.08% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2% | 16.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.71% | 6.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |