Explore the Family Name Mcilhenny
The meaning of Mcilhenny
Irish: variant of McElhinney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcilhenny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcilhenny has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 43,546 and rose to 45,253 by 2010, marking a change of -3.92. Although there was an increase in the count from 467 to 473 (a growth of 1.28), the proportion per 100k dropped by -5.88 from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #45,253 | -3.92% |
| Count | 467 | 473 | 1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcilhenny
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcilhenny also shifted between 2000 and 2010, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority were identified as White, but this proportion decreased from 96.79% in 2000 to 93.45% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, new categories emerged in 2010, with 1.90% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, 2.33% reporting two or more races, and 1.48% identifying as Hispanic. The data for these groups in 2000 was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 93.45% | -3.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |