Explore the Family Name Mcleroy
The meaning of Mcleroy
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Ruaidh (see Gilroy).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcleroy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcleroy experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mcleroy ranked 16,706th in terms of popularity, while it slipped to 17,613th in 2010, recording a percentage change of -5.43%. Although the rank fell, the count of people with this surname actually saw a minor increase from 1,577 to 1,595, showing a growth rate of 1.14%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.9%, going from 0.58 in 2000 to 0.54 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,706 | #17,613 | -5.43% |
| Count | 1,577 | 1,595 | 1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.54 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcleroy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcleroy also shifted slightly over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identifying as White slightly decreased from 83.83% in 2000 to 82.01% in 2010, marking a 2.17% decline. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 11.79% to 12.54%, a rise of 6.36%. Meanwhile, there was a notable uptick in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 2.54% to 3.20%, an increase of 25.98%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a significant surge, rising from 1.01% to 1.57%, a substantial 55.45% increase. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.83% | 82.01% | -2.17% |
| Black | 11.79% | 12.54% | 6.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 3.2% | 25.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.57% | 55.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |