Explore the Family Name Gollehon
The meaning of Gollehon
Probably an altered form of Irish Callaghan.
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How common is the last name Gollehon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gollehon has decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gollehon was ranked as the 63,141st most popular surname, and by 2010 it dropped to the 71,678th rank, indicating a decrease in popularity by 13.52%. The number of individuals bearing the Gollehon surname also fell from 296 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, an 8.11% drop. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also fell by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #71,678 | -13.52% |
| Count | 296 | 272 | -8.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gollehon
The ethnic identity associated with the Gollehon surname, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed almost no changes from 2000 to 2010. In both years, there were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The majority of people with the surname Gollehon identified as White, although this proportion did slightly decrease from 97.97% in 2000 to 95.96% in 2010, a change of -2.05%. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 showed a small percentage (2.21%) of people with the Gollehon surname identifying with two or more races, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 95.96% | -2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |