Explore the Family Name Mcdonnel
The meaning of Mcdonnel
Irish: variant of McDonnell. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
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How common is the last name Mcdonnel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcdonnel has experienced a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 55,376 in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 81,181 - a decrease of 46.6%. Similarly, the number of people bearing this last name decreased from 347 in 2000 to 233 in 2010, showing a decline of 32.85%. The proportion of individuals with the Mcdonnel surname per 100k population also fell from 0.13 to 0.08, marking a 38.46% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #81,181 | -46.6% |
| Count | 347 | 233 | -32.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.08 | -38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcdonnel
The ethnicity associated with the surname Mcdonnel shows minimal fluctuation between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, there were no reports of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native under this surname. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 92.22% in 2000 to 94.42% in 2010, up by 2.39%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black decreased significantly by 50.29%, from 5.19% in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010. It's worth noting that the Hispanic representation under the Mcdonnel surname, which was at 1.44% in 2000, disappeared entirely by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.22% | 94.42% | 2.39% |
| Black | 5.19% | 2.58% | -50.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |