Explore the Family Name Mcferren
The meaning of Mcferren
Irish (northern): variant of McFerrin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcferren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcferren has seen a slight shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 23,428 in popularity and increased to a position of 24,288 by 2010, showing a decrease of 3.67% in its rank. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Mcferren surname rose from 1,012 in 2000 to 1,033 in 2010, an increase of 2.08%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population decreased by 7.89% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,428 | #24,288 | -3.67% |
| Count | 1,012 | 1,033 | 2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcferren
The ethnic identity associated with the Mcferren surname revealed some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased slightly from 70.75% to 69.31%. There was a 19.66% increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, moving from 1.78% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw the most significant increase at 30.34%, albeit from a small base, growing from 0.89% to 1.16%. Lastly, those who identified as Black saw a modest increase of 4.31%, rising from 25.99% to 27.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.75% | 69.31% | -2.04% |
| Black | 25.99% | 27.11% | 4.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 2.13% | 19.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.16% | 30.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |