Explore the Family Name Drohan
The meaning of Drohan
Irish (Waterford and Wexford): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Druacháin ‘descendant of Druachán’, a byname representing a diminutive of druach ‘wise man’.
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How common is the last name Drohan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Drohan saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,728th, dropping to 30,165th in 2010 - a decrease of 1.47%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 747 to 777 during the same period, marking a growth of 4.02%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, going from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,728 | #30,165 | -1.47% |
| Count | 747 | 777 | 4.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drohan
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnic identity associated with the Drohan surname. The majority of those with this surname identified as White, making up 96.12% of Drohans in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.24% in 2010. The proportion of Hispanic Drohans saw a slight increase over this decade, rising from 2.54% to 2.70%. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. Notably, there was a new appearance in 2010 for those identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.29% of Drohans.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 95.24% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |