Explore the Family Name Mooneyhan
The meaning of Mooneyhan
Irish: variant of Moynihan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mooneyhan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mooneyhan has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 25,123 in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 23,978 – a 4.56% change. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant rise from 926 in 2000 to 1052 in 2010, reflecting a 13.61% increase. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 5.88%, from 0.34 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,123 | #23,978 | 4.56% |
| Count | 926 | 1,052 | 13.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.36 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mooneyhan
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mooneyhan, we again look at figures from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.90% of those carrying the surname identified as White, which slightly increased to 96.29% by 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 0.54% in 2000 to none by 2010. As for those reporting two or more races, there was a decrease of 20.98%, bringing the percentage down to 1.62% in 2010. The Hispanic population within this surname group saw a decline of 12.04%, reducing its proportion to 0.95%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, a small percentage (0.57%) did so in 2010. No data was reported for Black identification in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 96.29% | 0.41% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 1.62% | -20.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 0.95% | -12.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |