Explore the Family Name Earney
The meaning of Earney
1. Irish: shortened and altered form of McInerny, which sometimes also appears as Nerney. 2. English: probably a variant of Arney.
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How common is the last name Earney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Earney saw a slight increase in popularity over a 10-year period from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 39,678th most common in the United States, and by 2010 it had risen slightly, to be ranked 39,352nd. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this time period, going from 521 in 2000 to 559 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 7.29%. Despite these changes, the overall proportion of Earneys per 100k people remained static at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #39,352 | 0.82% |
| Count | 521 | 559 | 7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Earney
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Earney identified as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 96.93% in 2000 to 96.06% in 2010. The next most represented ethnicity was Hispanic, though its representation fell by approximately 28%, from 1.73% to 1.25%. During this decade, an emergence of a multi-racial identity was noted, with 1.07% identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 96.06% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.25% | -27.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |