Explore the Family Name Mckendry
The meaning of Mckendry
Irish (northeastern Ulster): variant of McHenry, with intrusive -d-.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mckendry in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mckendry has seen a slight rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mckendry ranked 24,724th in frequency but saw a 2.62% increase by 2010 to reach the 24,075th rank. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 946 people to 1,046 – a growth of 10.57%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,724 | #24,075 | 2.62% |
| Count | 946 | 1,046 | 10.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mckendry
According to the ethnic identity data from the same Decennial U.S. Census, the Mckendry surname was primarily identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, despite a small decline of 1.25% over the decade. The next most common ethnic identities associated with this surname were Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races, which saw increases of 45.79% and 68.24%, respectively. Meanwhile, no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were registered under the Mckendry surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 95.41% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.77% | 45.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.43% | 68.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |