Explore the Family Name Mcdearmon
The meaning of Mcdearmon
Scottish: variant of McDiarmid, with excrescent -n-.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcdearmon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcdearmon has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mcdearmon was ranked 54,643rd in terms of surname popularity, with 353 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, its rank had barely shifted to 54,864th, however, the count of people with this surname increased by 6.23%, reaching 375. The proportion per 100,000 people remained at 0.13, suggesting that while the absolute number of people with this surname grew, its overall prevalence in the population remained relatively constant.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #54,864 | -0.4% |
| Count | 353 | 375 | 6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcdearmon
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Mcdearmon surname identify as White. This group saw a slight increase from 86.97% in 2000 to 88.53% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname also saw growth during this period, increasing by 7.58%. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname dropped by 9.06% over the same timeframe. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, with the 2010 census showing no individuals with the Mcdearmon surname identifying with these ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.97% | 88.53% | 1.79% |
| Black | 8.5% | 7.73% | -9.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 2.13% | 7.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |