Explore the Family Name Mcshan
The meaning of Mcshan
Irish (northern): variant of McShane.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcshan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname McShan ranked 20,898th in popularity in the year 2000, with a count of 1,174. Over the next decade, its popularity increased slightly, rising to rank 20,770 by 2010 and the count reaching 1,272. This represents a growth rate of 0.61% in its rank and an 8.35% increase in the number of people with this surname. However, when put into perspective per 100,000 people, the proportion actually decreased by 2.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,898 | #20,770 | 0.61% |
| Count | 1,174 | 1,272 | 8.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.43 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcshan
When examining the ethnicity for the surname McShan, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identified as Black, with 53.66% in 2000 and increasing to 57.15% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity was White, making up 43.53% in 2000 but decreasing to 38.05% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.45% to 3.62%. The Hispanic ethnic group saw a slight decrease from 0.94% to 0.79%. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.66% | 57.15% | 6.5% |
| White | 43.53% | 38.05% | -12.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 3.62% | 149.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 0.79% | -15.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |