Explore the Family Name Mcnichol
The meaning of Mcnichol
Scottish and Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Niocaill, a patronymic from the Gaelic form of Nicholas. This is the usual spelling of the name in Scotland, while it usually ends with double l in Ireland.
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How common is the last name Mcnichol in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcnichol has risen between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 21,323 in terms of popularity among all surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to 20,910. This represents an increase of 1.94%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this time frame. In 2000, the count was 1,145, and by 2010, it rose to 1,260, a growth of 10.04%. The proportion per 100k also saw a rise of 2.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,323 | #20,910 | 1.94% |
| Count | 1,145 | 1,260 | 10.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.43 | 2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcnichol
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Mcnichol surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, a significant majority identifies as White. In 2000, 94.32% of those with the Mcnichol surname identified as White, falling slightly to 92.54% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races saw a decrease from 1.57% to 1.03%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases, with Hispanic going from 1.05% to 1.67%, and Black from 2.62% to 4.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.32% | 92.54% | -1.89% |
| Black | 2.62% | 4.13% | 57.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.67% | 59.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.03% | -34.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |