Explore the Family Name Mcneer
The meaning of Mcneer
Scottish: variant of McNair.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcneer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcneer has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mcneer was ranked 38,320th most popular surname in the U.S., but it descended to the 41,728th spot by 2010, marking an 8.89% drop. The total count of individuals with the Mcneer surname also reduced from 543 in 2000 to 521 in 2010, indicating a -4.05% change. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k residents fell by 10%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #41,728 | -8.89% |
| Count | 543 | 521 | -4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcneer
The Decennial U.S. Census data offers insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Mcneer surname as well. In 2000, the majority of individuals identifying with this surname were White (94.66%), a number that saw a small increase to 95.20% by 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among the Mcneers in 2000, although by 2010, there was a 1.34% representation in the Black ethnicity. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.10% in 2000 to 0.96% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic went down from 2.21% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010, representing a significant 39.37% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 95.2% | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 1.34% | -39.37% |
| Black | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0.96% | -12.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |