Explore the Family Name Mcray
The meaning of Mcray
Scottish: variant of McRae.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcray in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcray has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, Mcray was ranked 23,346 amongst all surnames but fell to the 24,483rd position by 2010, marking a decrease in popularity by 4.87%. Despite this, the overall count of individuals bearing this surname rose marginally from 1,017 in 2000 to 1,022 in 2010, showing an increase of 0.49%. However, when adjusted for population size, the proportion of individuals with the surname Mcray per 100,000 people decreased by 7.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,346 | #24,483 | -4.87% |
| Count | 1,017 | 1,022 | 0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcray
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcray, there are noticeable shifts based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with the surname identify as White, increasing from 55.46% in 2000 to 58.32% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up a significant portion as well, though their percentage dropped from 39.63% to 36.01% over the same period. Notably, the percentages of people with the Mcray surname who identify as Hispanic or of two or more races both increased during this time, rising by 18.93% and 14.08% respectively. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.46% | 58.32% | 5.16% |
| Black | 39.63% | 36.01% | -9.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.45% | 18.93% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 2.35% | 14.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |