Explore the Family Name Muldowney
The meaning of Muldowney
Irish (Kilkenny and Laois): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maol Domhnaigh, ‘descendant of Maol Domhnaigh’, a personal name meaning ‘devotee of Sunday’ or ‘of the church’. For the variant Ó Maol Dhomhnaigh see Maloney. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Eamon, Kieran.
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How common is the last name Muldowney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Muldowney has seen a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 20,676 to 21,320, a change of -3.11%. However, the count of individuals carrying the surname has increased by 3.36%, from 1,189 in 2000 to 1,229 in 2010. The proportion of Muldowneys per 100,000 people also declined slightly by -4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,676 | #21,320 | -3.11% |
| Count | 1,189 | 1,229 | 3.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.42 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muldowney
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of Muldowneys identify as White, at 96.22% in 2000 and 94.30% in 2010, marking a modest decrease of 2%. The percentage of Muldowneys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 21.48%, while those of Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase of 216.42%. Additionally, there was an increase of 56.88% in Muldowneys who identify with two or more races. In both years, no Muldowneys identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 94.3% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 0.67% | 2.12% | 216.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.71% | 56.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.35% | 1.06% | -21.48% |
| Black | 0.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |