Explore the Family Name Mollohan
The meaning of Mollohan
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maolacháin ‘descendant of Maolachán’. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Mollohan in the United States?
The surname Mollohan, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has had slight fluctuations in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this name slipped from 22,352 to 22,856 during this period, marking a decrease of about 2.25%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the Mollohan surname saw a small rise from 1,075 to 1,120, indicating an increase of around 4.19%. The proportion per 100,000 population carrying the Mollohan surname showed a minor downward trend, decreasing by approximately 5.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,352 | #22,856 | -2.25% |
| Count | 1,075 | 1,120 | 4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mollohan
In terms of ethnicity, the Mollohan surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, predominantly corresponds with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, about 96.09% identified as White, which slightly dropped to 95.00% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic identity, rising from 1.12% to 2.05%, representing an 83.04% change. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.30% to 1.52%. However, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities experienced a small decrease from 0.74% to 0.71%. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 95% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 2.05% | 83.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.52% | 16.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0.71% | -4.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |