Explore the Family Name Mcelvain
The meaning of Mcelvain
Irish (northern) and Scottish: variant of McElwain.
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How common is the last name Mcelvain in the United States?
The surname Mcelvain, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,006 but dropped to 26,549 by 2010, signifying a change of -6.17 percent. The count or number of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 932 in 2000 to 918 in 2010, marking a -1.5 percent change. The proportion of people with the Mcelvain surname per 100,000 individuals declined by -11.43 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,006 | #26,549 | -6.17% |
| Count | 932 | 918 | -1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcelvain
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Mcelvain surname was predominantly associated with White ethnicity, making up 90.56 percent in 2000 and dipping slightly to 89.54 percent in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising significantly from 1.07 percent in 2000 to 2.18 percent by 2010, representing a change of 103.74 percent. The Hispanic representation slightly increased by 1.16 percent, while the Black representation grew from 4.51 percent to 4.90 percent, an 8.65 percent change. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.56% | 89.54% | -1.13% |
| Black | 4.51% | 4.9% | 8.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 2.61% | 1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 2.18% | 103.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |