Explore the Family Name Danahy
The meaning of Danahy
Irish: variant of Dennehy. This form is rare in Britain and Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Danahy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Danahy has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,375 in popularity with 792 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, its ranking fell to 29,986 with a count of 783, marking a change of -5.68 in rank and a -1.14 decrease in count. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease of -6.9, going from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,375 | #29,986 | -5.68% |
| Count | 792 | 783 | -1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Danahy
In regards to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Danahy surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of white individuals with this surname dropped slightly from 98.86% in 2000 to 97.32% in 2010, a change of -1.56. It's noteworthy that in 2010, both Hispanic and Black populations emerged with this surname at 0.77%, where there were none reported in these categories in 2000. No significant changes were observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories having this surname during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.86% | 97.32% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |