Explore the Family Name Mcfarlain
The meaning of Mcfarlain
Scottish and northern Irish: variant of McFarlane.
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How common is the last name Mcfarlain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Mcfarlain surname in the United States has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 66,476th in the United States, but it dropped to 67,519th in 2010, indicating a change of -1.57%. However, the count of individuals with the Mcfarlain surname increased from 278 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, representing a growth of 5.04%. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #67,519 | -1.57% |
| Count | 278 | 292 | 5.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcfarlain
In terms of ethnic identity, the Mcfarlain surname is primarily associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, about 97.12% of individuals with the Mcfarlain surname identified as White, but this proportion slightly decreased to 95.21% in 2010. Notably, there was no reported ethnicity data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, in 2010, approximately 2.05% of individuals with this surname identified as Black, a demographic that hadn't appeared in the 2000 dataset. The data for two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 95.21% | -1.97% |
| Black | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |