Explore the Family Name Mcneff
The meaning of Mcneff
Irish and Scottish: variant of McNiff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcneff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcneff has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 35,522nd most popular surname and by 2010, it had climbed up to the 35,395th spot, an uptick of 0.36%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 599 in 2000 to 636 in 2010, a rise of 6.18%. However, the proportion of people with the last name Mcneff per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #35,395 | 0.36% |
| Count | 599 | 636 | 6.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcneff
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Mcneff identify as White, although there was a small decrease in this category from 2000 to 2010 (97.16% to 94.50%). While the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were zero in both years, the data did show an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.00% in 2000 to 3.30% in 2010). In addition, 2010 saw the first recorded instance of individuals with this surname identifying as belonging to two or more ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 94.5% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 3.3% | 65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |