Explore the Family Name Mckain
The meaning of Mckain
Scottish: variant of McKean.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mckain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mckain saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,943 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 12,696, reflecting an increase of 8.94%. Moreover, the count of individuals with the surname Mckain grew from 1,985 in 2000 to 2,431 in 2010, marking a significant 22.47% growth over the decade. The proportion of people named Mckain per 100,000 also increased by 10.81% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,943 | #12,696 | 8.94% |
| Count | 1,985 | 2,431 | 22.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.82 | 10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mckain
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Mckain surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data exhibits some changes between 2000 and 2010. Although the majority of the Mckains identified as White, their proportion slightly decreased from 87.56% in 2000 to 86.10% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.36% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010. The percentage of Mckains who identify as Black, however, dropped from 9.27% to 8.43%. Meanwhile, there were no Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the Mckain surname in 2000, but by 2010, they made up 0.95% and 0.25% respectively. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.21% to 1.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.56% | 86.1% | -1.67% |
| Black | 9.27% | 8.43% | -9.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.39% | 75.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.89% | 56.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |