Explore the Family Name Hollahan
The meaning of Hollahan
Irish: variant of Hallahan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hollahan in the United States?
The surname Hollahan saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Hollahan was ranked 83,004 in terms of popularity but slipped to rank 85,659 in 2010, marking a 3.2 percent decline. However, the count of individuals with the Hollahan surname showed a marginal increase, rising from 211 in 2000 to 218 in 2010, an uptick of 3.32 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 12.5 percent over the decade, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #85,659 | -3.2% |
| Count | 211 | 218 | 3.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hollahan
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Hollahan surname, the majority identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 95.73 percent in 2000 to 91.74 percent in 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase over the same period, jumping from 2.37 to 5.05 percent, a change of 113.08 percent. There was also a minor shift in those reporting two or more races, which was recorded at 0 in 2000 and rose to 2.29 percent in 2010. No individuals with the Hollahan surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 91.74% | -4.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 5.05% | 113.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |