Explore the Family Name Mccoll
The meaning of Mccoll
Scottish and Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Colla (earlier Conla(e)), a patronymic from a personal name borne by three brothers who were the legendary ancestors of the kings of mid Ulster. The name has been explained as possibly meaning ‘great chief’. Historically, there seems to have some confusion with McCullough, as the surname was sometimes pronounced with a final fricative as Mac Collach. History: McColl is the name of a Scottish clan associated with Clan Donald (see McDonald) and in particular with the lands of Appin in northern Argyll.
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How common is the last name Mccoll in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Mccoll' has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,763 and rose to 17,455 in 2010, a growth of 1.73%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 1,454 to 1,615, a change of 11.07%. Additionally, the proportion per 100k individuals grew by 1.85% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,763 | #17,455 | 1.73% |
| Count | 1,454 | 1,615 | 11.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.55 | 1.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccoll
When looking at ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable shifts for the Mccoll surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of McColls who identified as White decreased slightly from 91.13% to 89.60%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, from 1.44% to 2.66%. Those identifying as Black experienced a small decrease from 5.57% to 5.20%. Notably, there were no McColls who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 0.74% and 0.37% respectively. Lastly, those identifying as two or more races rose from 1.10% to 1.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.13% | 89.6% | -1.68% |
| Black | 5.57% | 5.2% | -6.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.66% | 84.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.42% | 29.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |