Explore the Family Name Connaughton
The meaning of Connaughton
Irish (Galway, Roscommon and Westmeath): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Connachtáin ‘descendant of Connachtan’ (see Conaty). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Ciaran, Ronan.
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How common is the last name Connaughton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Connaughton has seen a slight decrease in rank from 21,934 in 2000 to 22,375 in 2010, a change of -2.01%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 4.35% during the same period, from 1,103 to 1,151. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decline of -4.88%, dropping from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,934 | #22,375 | -2.01% |
| Count | 1,103 | 1,151 | 4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.39 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Connaughton
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows notable shifts within the Connaughton population between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased by -3.19%, from 97.28% to 94.18%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 81.98%, although they still only represent 3.13% of the total in 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnicities also increased, from 0.82% to 1.48%. Notably, there was a small percentage (0.96%) of the Connaughton population identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that was not represented at all in 2000. No changes were observed among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 94.18% | -3.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 3.13% | 81.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.48% | 80.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |