Explore the Family Name Mcneilly
The meaning of Mcneilly
Irish (Antrim): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac an Fhilidh ‘son of the poet’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcneilly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcneilly has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17,304th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had climbed to the 17,080th position, reflecting a modest change of 1.29%. The total count of individuals with this last name also grew from 1,506 in 2000 to 1,662 in 2010, marking an increase of 10.36%. However, the proportion of people named Mcneilly per 100k remained consistent at 0.56 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,304 | #17,080 | 1.29% |
| Count | 1,506 | 1,662 | 10.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcneilly
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts for those bearing the surname Mcneilly between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified themselves as White, with percentages of 95.75 in 2000 and 94.65 in 2010. In contrast, the representation of Hispanic and Black ethnic identities increased noticeably. The Hispanic proportion grew by 47.17%, and the Black proportion by 44.52%, albeit from relatively small bases. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not reported in the 2010 census, possibly due to suppression for privacy reasons. The percentage of people claiming two or more races saw a slight uptick, rising from 1.00% to 1.02%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 94.65% | -1.15% |
| Black | 1.46% | 2.11% | 44.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.56% | 47.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.02% | 2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0% | 0% |