Explore the Family Name Mcnealey
The meaning of Mcnealey
Irish (northern): variant of McNeilly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcnealey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname McNealey has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,273rd in popularity and increased to the 67,126th position by 2010, a change of 4.48%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 260 in 2000 to 294 in 2010, marking a 13.08% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #67,126 | 4.48% |
| Count | 260 | 294 | 13.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcnealey
On the ethnicity front, based on the Decennial U.S. Census information, there have been some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the McNealey surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of people with this name who identify as Black rose from 63.85% in 2000 to 68.03% in 2010. However, the percentage identifying as White declined by 13.88%, going from 29.62% in 2000 to 25.51% in 2010. The Hispanic representation decreased slightly from 4.62% to 4.42%. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races appeared in the 2010 data, making up 1.7% of the McNealey population. There were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63.85% | 68.03% | 6.55% |
| White | 29.62% | 25.51% | -13.88% |
| Hispanic | 4.62% | 4.42% | -4.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |