Explore the Family Name Mcphearson
The meaning of Mcphearson
Scottish: variant of McPherson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcphearson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mcphearson experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,078 nationwide, but by 2010, it had dropped to 27,581, marking a 5.76% reduction in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 883 in 2000 to 873 in 2010, which is a 1.13% drop. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Mcphearson per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,078 | #27,581 | -5.76% |
| Count | 883 | 873 | -1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcphearson
In terms of ethnic identity, the Mcphearson surname saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White with this surname increased slightly from 61.27% to 62.43%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a 38.46% change from 0.91% to 1.26%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black decreased by 3.96%, from 35.90% to 34.48%. A new category emerged in 2010 with 1.03% of Mcphearsons identifying as having two or more races. No significant change was observed among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.27% | 62.43% | 1.89% |
| Black | 35.9% | 34.48% | -3.96% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.26% | 38.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |