Explore the Family Name Mcnearney
The meaning of Mcnearney
Irish: variant of McInerney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcnearney in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcnearney has slightly decreased over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 75,695th and by 2010, it had slid down a bit to the 77,012th place, marking a small decline of 1.74 percent. However, the actual count of individuals having this surname rose from 237 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, an increase of 5.06 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 11.11 percent, shifting from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #77,012 | -1.74% |
| Count | 237 | 249 | 5.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcnearney
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Mcnearney surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identify as white, although the percentage dipped slightly from 95.78 in 2000 to 92.37 in 2010. The number of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity also dropped by 20.55 percent over the decade. Interestingly, the census recorded a new category in 2010: people identifying with two or more races, accounting for 3.21 percent of the total. There were no reported changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 92.37% | -3.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 2.01% | -20.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |