Explore the Family Name Mcneary
The meaning of Mcneary
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Náradhaigh, a patronymic from the personal name Náradhach, probably a derivative of nárach ‘modest’. See also Neary.
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How common is the last name Mcneary in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcneary has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 41,320 in 2000, the surname moved up to 40,909 in 2010, showing a marginal increase of 0.99%. The count of individuals with the McNeary surname also grew by 7.24%, rising from 497 in 2000 to 533 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #40,909 | 0.99% |
| Count | 497 | 533 | 7.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcneary
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some transformations over the decade for those with the Mcneary surname. While the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories registered no change, other ethnic identities saw shifts. The number identifying as White decreased by 13.48% while Black identification increased by 8.79%. In 2010, there was also a new record of 2.81% of Mcneary's identifying with two or more races. Interestingly, the Hispanic category, which registered 1.21% in 2000, dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.12% | 57.79% | 8.79% |
| White | 44.67% | 38.65% | -13.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |