Explore the Family Name Dunlavy
The meaning of Dunlavy
Irish: variant of Dunleavy. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Donal, Kieran.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunlavy in the United States?
The surname Dunlavy showed a slight increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 30,929 and increased to 30,665 in 2010, a change of about 0.85%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 710 in 2000 to 760 in 2010, an increase of 7.04%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.26 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,929 | #30,665 | 0.85% |
| Count | 710 | 760 | 7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunlavy
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Dunlavy predominantly identify as White, with a slight increase from 96.34% in 2000 to 96.84% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 1.41% to 1.32%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic dropped significantly from 1.27% in 2000 to 0.79% in 2010, a decrease of 37.80%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 96.84% | 0.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.32% | -6.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 0.79% | -37.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |