Explore the Family Name Mcdonell
The meaning of Mcdonell
Irish: variant of McDonnell. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcdonell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname McDonell has seen a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 13,696th in terms of popularity but it dropped to the 14,405th position in 2010, representing a 5.18% decline. The count of individuals bearing this surname, however, increased from 2031 in 2000 to 2075 in 2010, demonstrating an increase of 2.17%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,696 | #14,405 | -5.18% |
| Count | 2,031 | 2,075 | 2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.7 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcdonell
As for the ethnic identity associated with the McDonell surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases of 63.64% and 66.67% respectively, while those identifying with two or more races jumped by 83.90%. On the other hand, the percentage of white individuals with the surname McDonell declined slightly by 1.41%, and the portion identifying as Black also saw a decrease of 13.66%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained relatively stable, decreasing by only 4.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.53% | 87.28% | -1.41% |
| Black | 7.98% | 6.89% | -13.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.7% | 66.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 2.17% | 83.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.72% | 63.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.24% | -4% |