Explore the Family Name Mahannah
The meaning of Mahannah
Irish: variant of Mahoney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mahannah in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mahannah has seen modest fluctuations in its popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 54,643rd in frequency, with a total of 353 people bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 54,990th, representing a minimal change of -0.64%. However, the actual count of individuals named Mahannah increased by 5.95%, growing to 374 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #54,990 | -0.64% |
| Count | 353 | 374 | 5.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mahannah
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Mahannah surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, this group accounted for over 90% of the total, although there was a slight decrease from 94.33% to 92.78%. The data also shows increases in those identifying as Hispanic or Black, rising by 69.72% and 12.68%, respectively. There was also notable growth in those identifying with two or more races, seeing a significant jump from 1.98% to 2.94%. No individuals with the Mahannah surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 92.78% | -1.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 2.94% | 48.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.41% | 69.72% |
| Black | 1.42% | 1.6% | 12.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |