Explore the Family Name Dohoney
The meaning of Dohoney
Irish: variant of Doheny. 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 Dohoney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dohoney has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Dohoney was ranked 64,186 and held a proportion per 100k of 0.11. By 2010, it fell to rank 67,318 with a proportion per 100k of 0.1, indicating a decline of 4.88% in rank and a 9.09% drop in proportion. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname did see a marginal increase from 290 in 2000 to 293 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #67,318 | -4.88% |
| Count | 290 | 293 | 1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dohoney
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Dohoney identify as White; this percentage saw a slight increase from 94.83% in 2000 to 95.22% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased by 14.94%, going from 2.41% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, while there was a 2.41% of Dohoneys identifying as Hispanic in 2000, this statistic dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 95.22% | 0.41% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 2.05% | -14.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |