Explore the Family Name Mclaughlan
The meaning of Mclaughlan
Irish: variant of McLaughlin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mclaughlan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mclaughlan has seen a decrease in popularity from the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,935 and had decreased to a rank of 62,045 by 2010, a change of -17.21%. The number of people with this surname also dropped from 367 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, marking an 11.99% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, representing a 21.43% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #62,045 | -17.21% |
| Count | 367 | 323 | -11.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mclaughlan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the surname Mclaughlan identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 94.55% to 94.12%. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. In 2010, some people began to identify with two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. The Hispanic representation showed a minor increase from 1.36% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a significant decrease from 2.45% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 94.12% | -0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.55% | 13.97% |
| Black | 2.45% | 1.55% | -36.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |