Explore the Family Name Hennegan
The meaning of Hennegan
Irish: variant of Hennigan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hennegan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hennegan has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 64,934 and by 2010, the rank had dropped down to 80,419, marking a decrease of approximately 24%. In terms of count, there were 286 individuals with this surname in 2000 which decreased to 236 by 2010, showing a decline of nearly 17.5%. The proportion per 100k also fell from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, indicating a drop of about 27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #80,419 | -23.85% |
| Count | 286 | 236 | -17.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hennegan
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hennegan, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides an interesting insight. There has been a significant increase in the number of those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 2.8% in 2000 to 6.78% in 2010, marking a growth of over 142%. Those identifying as two or more races also increased from 2.10% to 3.81% during the same time period. However, the percentage of those identifying as White saw a small decline, falling from 70.98% in 2000 to 66.10% in 2010. The percentage of Black remained consistent at 22.03% for both years, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories experienced suppression of data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.98% | 66.1% | -6.88% |
| Black | 22.03% | 22.03% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 6.78% | 142.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 3.81% | 81.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |