Explore the Family Name Connolley
The meaning of Connolley
Irish: variant of Connolly. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Aine, Aisling, Brendan, Ciaran, Eoin, Padraig.
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How common is the last name Connolley in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Connolley has experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 72,905th in terms of frequency, and by 2010, it had climbed to the 70,403rd position, demonstrating a 3.43% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 12.1%, from 248 in 2000 to 278 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #70,403 | 3.43% |
| Count | 248 | 278 | 12.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Connolley
The ethnicity distribution associated with the Connolley surname also changed over time, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in either year, and no change among American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, there was a slightly higher percentage of those identifying as White, Hispanic, and Black in 2010 compared to 2000. The percentage of individuals identified as White went up by 0.12% to 92.45%. There was a 11.46% increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, reaching 3.60% in 2010. Similarly, the Black population with this surname grew by 14.89%, culminating in a percentage of 3.24% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.34% | 92.45% | 0.12% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 3.6% | 11.46% |
| Black | 2.82% | 3.24% | 14.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |