Explore the Family Name Mcfaden
The meaning of Mcfaden
Scottish: variant of McFadden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcfaden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname McFaden has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, it ranked as the 51,809th most popular surname, with about 377 recorded instances per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 61,123rd, and the count had decreased to approximately 329 instances per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -17.98 in rank and -12.73 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #61,123 | -17.98% |
| Count | 377 | 329 | -12.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcfaden
The ethnic identity associated with the McFaden surname also changed over the decade, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority identified as White (81.96%), followed by Black (16.18%). By 2010, there was a slight shift, with the percentage of those identifying as White decreasing to 78.12% and Black to 13.37%. Interestingly, the data for 2010 shows new additions: 2.74% identified as belonging to two or more races, and 3.65% identified as Hispanic. There were no significant changes in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.96% | 78.12% | -4.69% |
| Black | 16.18% | 13.37% | -17.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |