Explore the Family Name Mcmain
The meaning of Mcmain
Irish: variant of McMahon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcmain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcmain has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mcmain was ranked 60,230 in terms of popularity and had a count of 313. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 74,375 with a count of 260 - marking a decline of approximately 23.48% in rank and 16.93% in count. This change also resulted in a proportional decrease per 100,000 people from 0.12 to 0.09, representing a 25% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #74,375 | -23.48% |
| Count | 313 | 260 | -16.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcmain
Focusing on the ethnicity associated with the surname Mcmain, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identify as White, with 87.22% in 2000 increasing slightly to 87.69% in 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, by 2010 the Hispanic demographic emerged at 3.08%. Those identifying as Black saw a small increase from 2.24% to 2.69%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also rose from 3.51% to 3.85%. The only ethnicity to see a decline was those identifying with two or more races, decreasing from 5.43% to 2.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.22% | 87.69% | 0.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.51% | 3.85% | 9.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.43% | 2.69% | -50.46% |
| Black | 2.24% | 2.69% | 20.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |