Explore the Family Name Mcnaul
The meaning of Mcnaul
Irish: from Mac Con Uladh ‘son of Cú Uladh’, a personal name meaning ‘hound of Ulster’. There has been some confusion with the much commoner Irish name McNally.
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How common is the last name Mcnaul in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Mcnaul" saw a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Mcnaul family name was ranked 90,652 in terms of popularity, while a decade later it had dropped slightly to 91,981. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 189 to 200 during this period, marking a growth rate of 5.82%. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #91,981 | -1.47% |
| Count | 189 | 200 | 5.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcnaul
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Mcnaul surname identify as White. In 2000, 94.18% of Mcnauls identified as White, which rose to 98.50% by 2010. There were some Mcnauls who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. No Mcnauls identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.18% | 98.5% | 4.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |