Explore the Family Name Donahey
The meaning of Donahey
Irish: variant of Donahue.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Donahey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Donahey has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank was 41,382 and it rose to 40,856 in 2010, resulting in a change of 1.27 percent. The count also increased from 496 individuals in 2000 to 534 in 2010, marking a growth of 7.66 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.18 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #40,856 | 1.27% |
| Count | 496 | 534 | 7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donahey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Donahey also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010 as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identified as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 97.78% in 2000 to 96.25% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw an increase of 67.33%, rising from 1.01% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, 1.5% of individuals reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 96.25% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.69% | 67.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |