Explore the Family Name Dillahunty
The meaning of Dillahunty
Altered form of Irish Delahunty.
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How common is the last name Dillahunty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dillahunty has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,572nd most common in the United States, dropping to 51,396th in 2010, which represents a change of -1.63%. However, the number of people carrying the Dillahunty surname increased by 4.38% during this same period, going from 388 to 405. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #51,396 | -1.63% |
| Count | 388 | 405 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dillahunty
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Dillahunty surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 72.16% to 68.89%. The second largest group identified as Black, seeing an increase from 22.94% to 25.43%. A small portion identified themselves as belonging to two or more races, which experienced a significant increase from 2.06% to 3.70%. The Hispanic representation disappeared entirely by 2010, down from 2.06% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.16% | 68.89% | -4.53% |
| Black | 22.94% | 25.43% | 10.85% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 3.7% | 79.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |