Explore the Family Name Colleran
The meaning of Colleran
Irish (Connacht): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Callaráin ‘descendant of Callarán’, which is probably a diminutive of the byname Callaire ‘cryer’, although it has been suggested that it may be from the Connacht name Mac Allmhuráin.
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How common is the last name Colleran in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Colleran has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 31,958 in the U.S., but by 2010, it had risen to 28,100 - an improvement of 12.07%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also increased by almost 25% during this period, from 682 to 852 people. This represents a shift from 0.25 to 0.29 per 100k people, indicating that the Colleran surname is becoming more common nationwide.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,958 | #28,100 | 12.07% |
| Count | 682 | 852 | 24.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.29 | 16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colleran
When considering ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those with the Colleran surname are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 98.83% identified as White, although this slightly decreased to 97.3% in 2010. While there was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a small emergence of those identifying as Hispanic (1.17%) and those identifying with two or more races (0.82%) in 2010. These changes suggest a slight diversification in the ethnicity of those carrying the Colleran surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 97.3% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |