Explore the Family Name Mcmartin
The meaning of Mcmartin
Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Mairtin ‘son of Martin’. Compare Gilmartin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcmartin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcmartin saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mcmartin was ranked 26,078 in terms of popularity and held a count of 883 occurrences. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 27,869 with a count of 861, indicating a decline in popularity by roughly 6.87% and a drop in count by approximately 2.49%. This change also led to a decrease in the proportion per 100k from 0.33 to 0.29, a significant change of 12.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,078 | #27,869 | -6.87% |
| Count | 883 | 861 | -2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcmartin
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Mcmartin surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the percentage of White individuals increased slightly from 96.15% to 97.56%, marking a 1.47% increase. Meanwhile, those who claimed two or more races decreased from 1.02% to 0.70%, a significant decline by 31.37%. The percentage of Hispanic individuals also witnessed a minor reduction from 1.25% to 1.16%. Notably, there were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native Mcmartins in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 97.56% | 1.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.16% | -7.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 0.7% | -31.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |