Explore the Family Name Mcneel
The meaning of Mcneel
Scottish: variant of McNeil.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcneel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcneel saw a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped slightly from 20,642 to 20,884, reflecting a 1.17% decrease. However, the count, or the number of people with this last name, increased by 5.87%, going from 1,192 in 2000 to 1,262 in 2010. This resulted in a small drop in the proportion per 100k, from 0.44 to 0.43, marking a 2.27% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,642 | #20,884 | -1.17% |
| Count | 1,192 | 1,262 | 5.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.43 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcneel
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcneel, the data extracted from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting changes from 2000 to 2010. While the majority who identify as White remained high at 90.02%, there was a slight decrease from 90.60%. The percentage identifying as Black also saw a marginal decline from 5.54 to 5.47%. Notably, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.17% to 1.43%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in 2000 but had percentages of 0.79% and 0.48% respectively in 2010. The group identifying as two or more races saw a slight dip from 1.85% to 1.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.6% | 90.02% | -0.64% |
| Black | 5.54% | 5.47% | -1.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.82% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.43% | 22.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |