Explore the Family Name Mccolley
The meaning of Mccolley
Irish: probably a variant of McColl.
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How common is the last name Mccolley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mccolley has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 25,272nd most popular in the United States and increased to a rank of 23,804th in 2010. This is a 5.81% increase in ranking over the ten-year period. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 15.43% from 920 in 2000 to 1062 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Mccolley surname per 100k people slightly rose from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,272 | #23,804 | 5.81% |
| Count | 920 | 1,062 | 15.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.36 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccolley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Mccolley surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 87.72% in 2000 to 85.22% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black remained steady at 7.72%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The census data showed an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 2.83% in 2000 to 5.84% in 2010, a significant increase of 106.36%. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races saw a minimal decrease from 0.98% in 2000 to 0.94% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.72% | 85.22% | -2.85% |
| Black | 7.72% | 7.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 5.84% | 106.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0.94% | -4.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |