Explore the Family Name Haughney
The meaning of Haughney
Irish (Kilkenny): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Fhachtna, a patronymic from the personal name Fachtna, meaning ‘malicious, hostile’. The similar surname Ó Fachtna was Anglicized by adopting English Faulkner, while Ó Fachtnáin became Faughnan.
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How common is the last name Haughney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Haughney saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 54,643 to 55,619, which equates to a decrease of approximately 1.79%. Despite this decline in rank, the count of individuals with the Haughney surname increased by 4.53% in the same period, from 353 to 369. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #55,619 | -1.79% |
| Count | 353 | 369 | 4.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haughney
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Haughney identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a minor decrease from 97.45% to 95.93%. During this decade, there emerged a small percentage (1.90%) who identified as Hispanic and another group (1.36%) who identified with two or more races. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 95.93% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |