Explore the Family Name Haughey
The meaning of Haughey
Irish (Tyrone): variant of Hoey from Ó hEachaidh. Compare McCaughey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haughey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Haughey has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 16,427 and dropped to 17,135 in 2010, marking a decline of 4.31%. However, the number of individuals with the Haughey surname rose slightly during this period, from 1,613 to 1,654, which is an increase of 2.54%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 6.67%, moving from 0.6 to 0.56.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,427 | #17,135 | -4.31% |
| Count | 1,613 | 1,654 | 2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.56 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haughey
When exploring the ethnic identity associated with the surname Haughey, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with this surname identify as White. This group saw a minor decrease from 96.47% in 2000 to 96.13% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races have also slightly decreased during this decade, by 11.76% and 2.21% respectively. The Hispanic population with this surname has increased by 17.8%, albeit from a small base of 1.18%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 96.13% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.39% | 17.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.33% | -2.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.6% | -11.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |