Explore the Family Name Mcfalls
The meaning of Mcfalls
Scottish: variant of McFall, with excrescent English -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcfalls in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcfalls has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,078 and by 2010 it had dropped to 12,692, marking a decrease of 5.08%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased during the same period, with 2,371 people identified in 2000 and 2,433 in 2010. This represents a growth of 2.61%. However, the proportion per 100,000 fell by 6.82%, from 0.88 to 0.82.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,078 | #12,692 | -5.08% |
| Count | 2,371 | 2,433 | 2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.82 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcfalls
The ethnic identity associated with the Mcfalls surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those bearing the name were self-identified as White (90.59% in 2000 and 89.97% in 2010), there was an increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, from 0.55% to 1.36% over the decade. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw a significant rise of 34.78%, though they make up a small percentage overall. Conversely, populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black decreased by 30.00% and 7.60% respectively. The group identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 16.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.59% | 89.97% | -0.68% |
| Black | 6.58% | 6.08% | -7.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.77% | 16.45% |
| Hispanic | 0.55% | 1.36% | 147.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.62% | 34.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.21% | -30% |