Explore the Family Name Mclaws
The meaning of Mclaws
Perhaps an altered form of Scottish or Irish McLeish.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mclaws in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mclaws has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mclaws was ranked 52,500 in terms of popularity but jumped to 47,521 by 2010 — a rise of 9.48%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 371 in 2000 to 446 in 2010, marking a 20.22% jump. This increase is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which slightly increased from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #47,521 | 9.48% |
| Count | 371 | 446 | 20.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mclaws
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mclaws has also seen shifts as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (94.61%), followed by Hispanic (3.50%) and then Two or More Races (1.35%). However, between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of people identifying as White reduced by 1.88%, while the percentage for those identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease of 4.00%. Interestingly, those identifying as Two or More Races almost doubled, increasing by 99.26%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 92.83% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 3.36% | -4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 2.69% | 99.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |