Explore the Family Name Mulcahey
The meaning of Mulcahey
Irish: variant of Mulcahy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mulcahey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mulcahey has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 24,243 and by 2010, the rank dropped to 24,702 indicating a change of -1.89%. However, the count of people with the Mulcahey surname increased from 969 to 1010, a growth of 4.23%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -5.56%, from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,243 | #24,702 | -1.89% |
| Count | 969 | 1,010 | 4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mulcahey
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mulcahey, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows little variation between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.98% in 2000 to 94.16% in 2010. There's an increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.34% to 1.78% over the decade. The Hispanic portion also saw significant growth, from 1.65% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010. For the first time in 2010, a small fraction (0.89%) identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 94.16% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.67% | 61.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.78% | 32.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |