Explore the Family Name Mcleary
The meaning of Mcleary
Irish: variant of McCleary.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcleary in the United States?
The surname Mcleary, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a rise in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 48,469 and by 2010 it had improved its ranking to 45,253, marking an increase of 6.64%. The count of individuals bearing this name also increased from 409 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, recording a 15.65% growth. The proportion of the Mcleary surname per 100k people slightly rose by 6.67%, indicating that the name has become marginally more common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #45,253 | 6.64% |
| Count | 409 | 473 | 15.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcleary
Looking at the ethnicity distribution of the Mcleary surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers in both 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the proportion dropped from 68.22% in 2000 to 58.56% in 2010—a reduction of 14.16%. Meanwhile, Black individuals with the Mcleary surname increased by 32.61%, rising from 25.67% in 2000 to 34.04% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest rise of 13.55%, and those identifying as two or more races had a significant increase of 51.02% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.22% | 58.56% | -14.16% |
| Black | 25.67% | 34.04% | 32.61% |
| Hispanic | 3.91% | 4.44% | 13.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 2.96% | 51.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |