Explore the Family Name Mclinn
The meaning of Mclinn
Irish: variant of McGlynn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mclinn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mclinn has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mclinn was the 52,077th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 49,914th spot, representing a growth rate of 4.15%. The actual number of individuals bearing the name also increased from 375 to 420 during this period, a change of 12.0%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #49,914 | 4.15% |
| Count | 375 | 420 | 12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mclinn
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over time. While the percentage of those identifying as White with the surname Mclinn decreased slightly from 84.8% in 2000 to 81.9% in 2010, there was a small increase in the percentage identifying as Black, from 9.87% to 10.48%. The percentage of people identified as belonging to two or more races also increased, going from 2.40% to 3.57%. Meanwhile, the data showed no individuals with the surname Mclinn identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010. The data for 2000 indicates that 1.87% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The census began tracking Hispanic ethnicity among those with the surname in 2010, reporting 2.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.8% | 81.9% | -3.42% |
| Black | 9.87% | 10.48% | 6.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 3.57% | 48.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |