Explore the Family Name Mccrae
The meaning of Mccrae
Scottish: variant of McRae.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mccrae in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mccrae has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 11,500th most common surname in the United States, with 2,511 individuals possessing this name. By 2010, however, this ranking had improved slightly to 11,436, reflecting an additional 243 individuals and a growth rate of 9.68%. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of Mccraes per 100k people remained unchanged at 0.93.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,500 | #11,436 | 0.56% |
| Count | 2,511 | 2,754 | 9.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccrae
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals several shifts among those carrying the Mccrae surname between 2000 and 2010. The most significant change occurred within those identifying as two or more races, which increased by a remarkable 129.68%. Similarly, there was a substantial rise of 114.17% among Hispanics. Conversely, the percentage of Mccrae individuals who identify as White decreased by 4.55%, while Black representation also fell marginally by 2.45%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in 2010, where previously these groups accounted for 0.40% and 0.44% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.59% | 63.98% | -2.45% |
| White | 30.74% | 29.34% | -4.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 3.56% | 129.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.72% | 114.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |