Explore the Family Name Dunlavey
The meaning of Dunlavey
Irish: variant of Dunleavy. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brigid.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunlavey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dunlavey has seen a noteworthy increase in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Dunlavey ranked 36,716 in popularity and was held by approximately 574 individuals. By 2010, however, the rank had improved to 34,353 with an estimated 660 people bearing the surname, marking a positive change of 6.44% in its rank and an impressive 14.98% growth in count. This indicates that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., about 0.22 were named Dunlavey in 2010, up from 0.21 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,716 | #34,353 | 6.44% |
| Count | 574 | 660 | 14.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunlavey
The ethnicity associated with the Dunlavey surname also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identifying with this surname remains predominantly white, although the proportion decreased slightly from 96.34% to 94.55%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander saw a significant increase from 1.05% to 1.82%, indicating a robust 73.33% change. Similarly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 0.87% to 1.36%, a 56.32% increase. Those reporting two or more ethnicities also increased from 1.39% to 1.82%. The surname did not register among Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 94.55% | -1.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 1.82% | 73.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.82% | 30.94% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.36% | 56.32% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |