Explore the Family Name Donehue
The meaning of Donehue
Altered form of Irish Donahue.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Donehue in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Donehue has seen minor fluctuation over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 65,298 in terms of commonality and saw a slight shift to 66,931 by 2010, reflecting a minor decrease of 2.5%. The number of people carrying this surname modestly grew from 284 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, an increase of approximately 3.87%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, there was a decrease of 9.09%, with the figure standing at 0.1 in 2010 compared to 0.11 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #66,931 | -2.5% |
| Count | 284 | 295 | 3.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Donehue
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Donehue. In 2000, 84.86% of those with this name identified as White, which slightly decreased to 82.37% by 2010. There was an increase in the percentage identifying as Black, moving from 14.44% in 2000 to 16.27% in 2010. There were no reported incidences of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.86% | 82.37% | -2.93% |
| Black | 14.44% | 16.27% | 12.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |