Explore the Family Name Mcerlean
The meaning of Mcerlean
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac an Fhirléighinn ‘son of the lector’, from fear léighinn ‘man of reading’. This was the title held by the head of a monastic school. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Declan, Donal, Eamon.
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How common is the last name Mcerlean in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcerlean saw a slight decrease in popularity in the US between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,574th in the nation, and by 2010, it had dropped to 44,808th, showing a 0.52% decrease. The number of people bearing this surname, however, increased from 454 to 479, marking a 5.51% rise. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 5.88% decrease from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #44,808 | -0.52% |
| Count | 454 | 479 | 5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcerlean
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcerlean, data from the Decennial U.S. Census show that the majority of individuals carrying this name identify as White. In 2000, 98.90% identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 96.66% by 2010. There were no reported Mcerleans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic during both years. Interestingly, by 2010, some individuals with the Mcerlean surname began identifying as Black and those reporting two or more races, marking new shifts in the ethnic backgrounds associated with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 96.66% | -2.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |