Explore the Family Name Holihan
The meaning of Holihan
Irish: variant of Houlihan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Sinead.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holihan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Holihan's popularity has seen a notable decline over the decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 42,217th in the United States, dropping to 52,482nd by 2010 — a decrease of 24.31%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 484 in 2000 to 395 in 2010, reflecting an 18.39% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named Holihan per 100,000 residents also fell from 0.18 to 0.13, marking a 27.78% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #52,482 | -24.31% |
| Count | 484 | 395 | -18.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.13 | -27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holihan
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Holihan surname, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census information, we see that most bearers identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group over the decade. In 2000, 98.35% of Holihans identified as White, which dipped to 96.46% by 2010. It's interesting to note that while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or having two or more races in 2000, these categories showed a presence in 2010 at 1.52% and 1.27% respectively. There were no significant changes in the other ethnicities (Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native) between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 96.46% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |