Explore the Family Name Mccrary
The meaning of Mccrary
Scottish: variant of McCreary.
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How common is the last name Mccrary in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mccrary has seen a shift in its popularity over time. In 2000, Mccrary was ranked 2799 in terms of surname prevalence, with an estimated count of 11782 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank fell to 2937 and the count increased slightly to 12204, marking a change of -4.93% and 3.58% respectively. The proportion of people named Mccrary per 100k population also declined by 5.26%, from 4.37 in 2000 to 4.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,799 | #2,937 | -4.93% |
| Count | 11,782 | 12,204 | 3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.37 | 4.14 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccrary
The ethnicity distribution of the Mccrary surname, as documented in the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as White saw a slight decrease of 2.90%, falling from 66.80% in 2000 to 64.86% in 2010. The Hispanic representation rose by 30.00%, from 1.90% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010. Additionally, the group identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by 19.08%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black slightly increased from 28.79% to 29.84%. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.8% | 64.86% | -2.9% |
| Black | 28.79% | 29.84% | 3.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.47% | 30% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 2.06% | 19.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.29% | -3.33% |
Mccrary ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Mccrary is British & Irish, which comprises 54.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (19.2%) and Nigerian (5.2%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Italian, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 54.8% |
| French & German | 19.2% |
| Nigerian | 5.2% |
| Other | 20.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Mccrary
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Mccrary have recent ancestry locations in United Kingdom and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 83.90% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 83.90% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 83.40% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 83.40% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 83.00% |
What Mccrary haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Mccrary is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-S675 and I-Z2535, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Mccreary, Lennox, Mcginnis, Gibbons, Dowell, Gilligan, Gillen, Duggan, Mccall, Mcelroy.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mccrary surname are: T2b, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Mccrary have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Mccrary" Surname 42.5%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Mccrary" Surname 21.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Mccrary" Surname 17.4%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Mccrary" Surname 17.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mccrary?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Mccrary are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition