Explore the Family Name Mcnicholl

The meaning of Mcnicholl

Irish and Scottish: from Gaelic Mac Niocaill, a patronymic from the Gaelic form of Nicholas.

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How common is the last name Mcnicholl in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcnicholl has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mcnicholl was ranked at 94,227 and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 102,688, marking a change of -8.98%. The number of individuals with this last name also saw a minor decline during the same time period, with a count of 180 people in 2000 and 175 in 2010, reflecting a -2.78% change. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people declined from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, showing a -14.29% change.

20002010Change
Rank#94,227#102,688-8.98%
Count180175-2.78%
Proportion per 100k0.070.06-14.29%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcnicholl

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Mcnicholl surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 95% of those bearing the Mcnicholl name identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.29% in 2010. This represents a minor decrease of -0.75%. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.78% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010, which translates to a 23.38% change. No individuals with the Mcnicholl surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White95%94.29%-0.75%
Hispanic2.78%3.43%23.38%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%