Explore the Family Name Mclanahan
The meaning of Mclanahan
Scottish: variant of McClanahan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mclanahan in the United States?
The surname Mclanahan has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 55,481st in terms of prevalence in the United States, and by 2010, it had jumped to 52,267th. This represents an increase of roughly 5.79%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 346 in 2000 to 397 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 14.74%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #52,267 | 5.79% |
| Count | 346 | 397 | 14.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mclanahan
Regarding the ethnic identity of Mclanahans, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority are white, though there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 97.69% in 2000 to 95.97% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Black (1.26%) or as belonging to two or more races (2.27%) in 2010. There were no reported individuals with the Mclanahan surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 95.97% | -1.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |