Explore the Family Name Mooneyham
The meaning of Mooneyham
Altered form of Irish Moynihan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mooneyham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mooneyham has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 10,532nd most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had fallen to 11,383rd, marking an 8.08% drop. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Mooneyham name also declined marginally, from 2,794 in 2000 to 2,770 in 2010, representing a decrease of 0.86%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k of population also fell by 9.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,532 | #11,383 | -8.08% |
| Count | 2,794 | 2,770 | -0.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.04 | 0.94 | -9.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mooneyham
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mooneyham, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, making up 96.03% in 2000 and 94.80% in 2010, a slight decrease over the decade. The next largest ethnicity groups are those identifying as Hispanic and Two or more races, which saw increases of 48.09% and 10.17% respectively over the same period. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities also saw growths, while the Black group experienced a decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 94.8% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.71% | 48.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.3% | 10.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.54% | 38.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.4% | 60% |
| Black | 0.32% | 0.25% | -21.87% |