Explore the Family Name Holleran
The meaning of Holleran
Irish: variant of Halloran. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brigid, Declan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holleran in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Holleran saw a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 13,019th most common name in 2000, it slipped to 14,328th place by 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 10%. The total number of individuals bearing the Holleran surname also fell modestly, from 2,159 to 2,089 over the same period, marking a change of around -3.24%. Its proportion per 100,000 people declined by roughly 11.25%, from 0.8 to 0.71.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,019 | #14,328 | -10.05% |
| Count | 2,159 | 2,089 | -3.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.71 | -11.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holleran
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Holleran surname identified as White, although this proportion slightly dipped from 97.22% in 2000 to 96.84% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases, rising from 0.32% to 0.38% and 1.48% to 1.63%, respectively. There was a significant increase in individuals reporting two or more ethnicities, jumping from 0.65% in 2000 to 0.96% in 2010. However, the data indicates no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation within the Holleran surname population for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 96.84% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.63% | 10.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0.96% | 47.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.38% | 18.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |