Explore the Family Name Mcnellis
The meaning of Mcnellis
Irish: variant of McNelis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcnellis in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcnellis has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Mcnellis ranked 25,356 in terms of surname popularity and this slipped to 25,771 by 2010, indicating a 1.64% drop in rank. However, it's interesting to note that despite the decrease in rank, the actual count of people with the Mcnellis surname increased from 917 in 2000 to 956 in 2010 - a rise of 4.25%. The proportion per 100k people also fell slightly from 0.34 to 0.32 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,356 | #25,771 | -1.64% |
| Count | 917 | 956 | 4.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcnellis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcnellis also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. A significant portion of individuals with the Mcnellis surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased marginally from 94.66% in 2000 to 91.95% in 2010. Conversely, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.73% in 2000 to 4.60% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by about 31.58%, while those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 18.92%. There were no identified changes in the populations identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 91.95% | -2.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 4.6% | 68.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.2% | 18.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.52% | -31.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |