Explore the Family Name Mckendrick
The meaning of Mckendrick
Irish and Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Eanruig (Scottish) and Mac Éanraic (Irish), a patronymic from Gaelic forms of the personal name Henry, influenced by Scandinavian Heimrekr, a cognate of the ancient Germanic source of Henry. Henderson was sometimes used as an equivalent.
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How common is the last name Mckendrick in the United States?
The Mckendrick surname was ranked 22,240 in popularity during the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census and moved slightly to a rank of 22,559 in 2010, reflecting a minimal decrease of 1.43%. However, the count of individuals with the Mckendrick surname increased from 1,082 in 2000 to 1,139 in 2010, indicating an increase of 5.27%. The proportion of individuals per 100,000 with this surname also experienced a slight decrease from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,240 | #22,559 | -1.43% |
| Count | 1,082 | 1,139 | 5.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.39 | -2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mckendrick
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Mckendrick surname identified as White, with their percentage decreasing slightly from 91.96% in 2000 to 88.67% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise from 2.4% to 3.95%, while those identifying as Black increased from 3.6% to 4.39%. The category of Two or more races saw a modest increase from 1.20% to 1.49%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were not recorded in 2000 but made up 0.79% of the Mckendricks in 2010. Finally, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 0.83% to 0.70%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.96% | 88.67% | -3.58% |
| Black | 3.6% | 4.39% | 21.94% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.95% | 64.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.49% | 24.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0.7% | -15.66% |