Explore the Family Name Mcferran
The meaning of Mcferran
Irish (northern): variant of McFerrin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcferran in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname McFerran saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. During this period, its ranking dipped by 2.37 from 34,799 to 35,622, while the number of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 2.77 percent from 614 to 631. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.7 percent, shifting from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #35,622 | -2.37% |
| Count | 614 | 631 | 2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcferran
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows notable shifts for those bearing the McFerran surname from 2000 to 2010. There was a significant increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, jumping from 1.3 percent to 3.65 percent, marking an upswing of 180.77 percent. The proportion identifying as two or more ethnicities also rose, from 1.47 percent to 2.22 percent. Conversely, the percentage of individuals who identify as White dropped from 93.81 percent to 90.17 percent. The Hispanic category also saw a decrease from 1.95 percent to 1.74 percent. There were no changes reported for the Black category, and there was a new entry in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category in 2010, which was absent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.81% | 90.17% | -3.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 3.65% | 180.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.22% | 51.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1.74% | -10.77% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |