Explore the Family Name Hooley
The meaning of Hooley
English (Lancashire and Cheshire) and Irish (Cork and Tipperary): variant of Howley.
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How common is the last name Hooley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hooley has seen slight fluctuations over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,238th most popular surname, with a count of 1,635 and a proportion per 100k of 0.61. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 16,359, despite an increase in the total count to 1,761. The proportion per 100k also slightly decreased from 0.61 to 0.6, marking a change of -1.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,238 | #16,359 | -0.75% |
| Count | 1,635 | 1,761 | 7.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.6 | -1.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hooley
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Hooley. Predominantly, the surname is associated with people who identify as White, with a percentage of 95.90% in 2000, reducing marginally to 95.29% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic or Black saw increases between 2000 and 2010, with changes of 44.85% and 49.18% respectively. No significant changes were observed for those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.16% in 2000 to 0.74% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 95.29% | -0.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.39% | 44.85% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0.91% | 49.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 0.74% | -36.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |