Explore the Family Name Gollaher
The meaning of Gollaher
Irish: variant of Gallagher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gollaher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gollaher saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 72,717th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 65,782nd spot, marking a 9.54% change. Similarly, the count of people with this surname rose from 249 to 301 individuals during the same period, indicating an increase of 20.88%. The proportion of individuals with the Gollaher surname per 100,000 population also saw an upswing from 0.09 to 0.1, reflecting an 11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #65,782 | 9.54% |
| Count | 249 | 301 | 20.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gollaher
Looking at the ethnicity of people carrying the Gollaher surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominance of white ethnicity. In 2000, about 95.58% identified as white, increasing slightly to 97.01% in 2010. However, representation of two or more races decreased by nearly half, down 48.29% from 3.21% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Gollaher individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 97.01% | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3.21% | 1.66% | -48.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |