Explore the Family Name Holloran
The meaning of Holloran
Irish (Galway and Clare): variant of Halloran. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
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How common is the last name Holloran in the United States?
The surname Holloran has seen a decrease in popularity over the years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 36,328 in terms of popularity but dropped to 42,378 in 2010, representing a decline of 16.65%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 582 in 2000 to 512 in 2010, showing a reduction of 12.03%. The proportion of people per 100k with the surname Holloran fell by 22.73% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #42,378 | -16.65% |
| Count | 582 | 512 | -12.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holloran
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Holloran, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with this surname are predominantly White. In 2000, 98.63% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 98.05% in 2010. While there were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in both 2000 and 2010, the census did show a new emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, registering at 1.37% in 2010. There were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.63% | 98.05% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |