Explore the Family Name Gilhooly
The meaning of Gilhooly
Irish (Connacht): variant of Gillooly. Some characteristic forenames: Irish John Patrick.
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How common is the last name Gilhooly in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gilhooly has seen significant growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,622nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to the 37,591st position, representing a 7.46% increase. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also grew by 16.77%, from 507 in 2000 to 592 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Gilhooly per 100,000 increased by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #37,591 | 7.46% |
| Count | 507 | 592 | 16.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilhooly
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Gilhooly surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to those identifying as white ethnicity. In 2000, 96.65% of individuals with this surname identified as white, although this figure decreased slightly to 94.43% by 2010. There was a notable increase in the proportion of Hispanics bearing the name Gilhooly, rising from 2.56% in 2000 to 4.39% in 2010, marking a substantial 71.48% increase. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 94.43% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 4.39% | 71.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |