Explore the Family Name Mclearen
The meaning of Mclearen
Scottish: variant of McLaren.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mclearen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mclearen has seen a significant increase over the past decade. In 2000, Mclearen ranked 68,782 in popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to 60,790 — an 11.62% change. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a sizeable increase. In 2000, there were 267 individuals named Mclearen and by 2010, this number had risen to 331 - a 23.97% increase. The proportion of this surname per 100k people increased from 0.1% in 2000 to 0.11% in 2010, showing a growth of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #60,790 | 11.62% |
| Count | 267 | 331 | 23.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mclearen
Ethnicity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Mclearen surname. In 2000, a dominant 94.01% of those with the Mclearen name identified as White, which slightly decreased to 90.33% by 2010. In contrast, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased from 2.62% in 2000 to 4.83% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals who identified as Hispanic went from 0% in 2000 to 4.23% in 2010. However, the percentage of individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 1.87% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities was either 0% or suppressed for privacy during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.01% | 90.33% | -3.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 4.83% | 84.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.87% | 0% | -100% |