Explore the Family Name Mcdowall
The meaning of Mcdowall
Scottish and Irish: variant of McDowell. Some characteristic forenames: Scottish Alasdair.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcdowall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcdowall has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank improved from being the 34,071st most popular surname to the 32,676th, a change of 4.09%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 11.59%, growing from 630 in 2000 to 703 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly rose by 4.35% during this period, indicating that the surname Mcdowall became more widespread in the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,071 | #32,676 | 4.09% |
| Count | 630 | 703 | 11.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcdowall
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcdowall between 2000 and 2010. There was no representation among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year. However, there were notable changes in other groups. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 6.84% from 84.60% in 2000 to 78.81% in 2010, while the percentage identifying as Black increased by 46.89% from 11.43% to 16.79% over the same period. People identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase of 79.53%. Those who identified with two or more races saw a decrease of 37.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.6% | 78.81% | -6.84% |
| Black | 11.43% | 16.79% | 46.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.28% | 79.53% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 1.28% | -37.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |