Explore the Family Name Houlahan
The meaning of Houlahan
Irish (Waterford and Tipperary): variant of Houlihan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Padraig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Houlahan in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, the surname Houlahan ranked 61,713 in popularity and by 2010, it had slightly increased to a rank of 61,436, a change of approximately 0.45%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase over this decade, with 304 people identified as Houlahans in 2000 and 327 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.57%. However, the proportion of Houlahans per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11 between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #61,436 | 0.45% |
| Count | 304 | 327 | 7.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houlahan
In terms of Ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that nearly all Houlahans identify as White, with percentages remaining stable at roughly 95% for both 2000 and 2010. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, with an increase noted from 3.62% in 2000 to 4.59% in 2010, indicating a significant rise of 26.8% over the decade. The surname Houlahan did not appear among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those reporting two or more races, with data either showing zero or being suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 95.11% | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.62% | 4.59% | 26.8% |
| 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% |