Explore the Family Name Hennelly
The meaning of Hennelly
Irish: variant of Henley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hennelly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hennelly has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 39,560 in popularity with 523 individuals bearing the name, representing about 0.19 per every 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 59,470 and the count of people with this surname also fell to 340, or approximately 0.12 per every 100,000 people. This represents a decrease in popularity by over 50 percent and a decrease in count by nearly 35 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #59,470 | -50.33% |
| Count | 523 | 340 | -34.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.12 | -36.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hennelly
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hennelly has also shifted slightly according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly 98 percent of those with the surname identified as White, and less than one percent reported belonging to two or more races. There were no reports of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, however, while the majority (96.76 percent) still identified as White, there was a small but notable increase (2.06 percent) in individuals identifying as Hispanic. Reports of those identifying as two or more races disappeared entirely, while other ethnic categories remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 96.76% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |