Explore the Family Name Mcconnel
The meaning of Mcconnel
Irish and Scottish (southwestern): variant of McConnell.
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How common is the last name Mcconnel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcconnel has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 26,419th most common surname, while in 2010 it fell to the 27,756th spot, marking a change of -5.06%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 869 in 2000 to 866 in 2010, a change of -0.35%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Mcconnel per 100,000 residents dropped by -9.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,419 | #27,756 | -5.06% |
| Count | 869 | 866 | -0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcconnel
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcconnel. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native disappeared entirely from the data set between 2000 and 2010, likely due to privacy suppression. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly, by -6.83%. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable increase in both Hispanic and Black identities associated with this surname, rising by 100% and 12.65% respectively. The majority of individuals with the Mcconnel surname identified as White, remaining largely stable at 87.11% in 2000 and 87.07% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.11% | 87.07% | -0.05% |
| Black | 7.59% | 8.55% | 12.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.54% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.5% | -6.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |