Explore the Family Name Mcnelly
The meaning of Mcnelly
Irish (northern): variant of McNeilly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcnelly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Mcnelly surname experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 17,165th in 2000, it fell to the 18,227th spot in 2010, marking a decline of 6.19%. However, the count of people carrying this last name showed a marginal increase of 0.2%, with 1,523 individuals in 2000 and 1,526 in 2010. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the Mcnelly surname saw a reduction of 7.14%, moving from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.52 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,165 | #18,227 | -6.19% |
| Count | 1,523 | 1,526 | 0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.52 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcnelly
Regarding ethnicity, the Mcnelly surname was primarily associated with individuals of white ethnic identity, with the percentage increasing slightly from 90.54% in 2000 to 91.22% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw a significant jump of 49.71%, going from 1.71% to 2.56%. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased by 18.06%. Conversely, Black representation among the Mcnellys decreased by 41.45%, while Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native percentages were zero in 2010, indicating that their data might have been suppressed for privacy reasons. This information is all based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.54% | 91.22% | 0.75% |
| Black | 5.38% | 3.15% | -41.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.56% | 49.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.7% | 18.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.33% | 0% | 0% |