Explore the Family Name Mckercher
The meaning of Mckercher
Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Fhearchair, a patronymic from the personal name Fearchar (see Farquhar). Compare Irish Carraher.
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How common is the last name Mckercher in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mckercher has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,485 on the list of popular surnames, falling to 49,268 in 2010, representing a change of -3.75%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 420 in 2000 to 427 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.67%. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 12.5%, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #49,268 | -3.75% |
| Count | 420 | 427 | 1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mckercher
When considering ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Mckercher surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure was 95.24%, which dropped slightly to 90.87% in 2010, marking a change of -4.59%. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with only 3.33% claiming this ethnic identity in 2000 compared to 7.73% in 2010, a significant change of 132.13%. No changes were reported in other categories including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 90.87% | -4.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 7.73% | 132.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |