Explore the Family Name Donaghey
The meaning of Donaghey
Irish (Antrim and Derry): variant of Donahue. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Aidan, Fergus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Donaghey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Donaghey has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,956th most popular name while in 2010, it moved up to the 35,812th position, marking a 3.1% increase in rank. The number of people with this last name also rose by approximately 10.19 percent during this time period, from 569 to 627. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,956 | #35,812 | 3.1% |
| Count | 569 | 627 | 10.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donaghey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Donaghey also shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, a percentage that grew slightly from 92.62 to 93.30. There was also a small increase in people who identified as belonging to two or more races, from 1.76 to 1.91 percent. Meanwhile, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.76 to 1.59 percent, and a more noticeable decline in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 3.16 to 2.39 percent. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.62% | 93.3% | 0.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.16% | 2.39% | -24.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.91% | 8.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.59% | -9.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |