Explore the Family Name Mcelhany
The meaning of Mcelhany
Irish: variant of McElhinney.
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How common is the last name Mcelhany in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcelhany has seen a notable shift between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked at 54,766 with a count of 352 individuals carrying this name, which made up 0.13 per 100k of the population. A decade later in 2010, the surname climbed in rank to 50,960 with an increased count of 409 individuals, contributing to a proportion of 0.14 per 100k of the population. This represents a change in rank and count of 6.95% and 16.19%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #50,960 | 6.95% |
| Count | 352 | 409 | 16.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcelhany
The analysis of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcelhany also reveals some interesting patterns based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a majority of the individuals with this surname, around 98.01%, identified as White. By 2010, while the percentage of Whites had reduced to 92.91%, it still accounted for a large portion of those with the Mcelhany surname. The census data from 2010 also shows new diversity within the Mcelhany surname holders, with 2.69% identifying with two or more races, 1.71% identifying as Hispanic, and another 1.71% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The data does not show any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 92.91% | -5.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |