Explore the Family Name Mulherin
How common is the last name Mulherin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mulherin has experienced a slight decline. In 2000, Mulherin was ranked 22,783 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 23,587—a change of -3.53%. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of individuals bearing the Mulherin name actually increased from 1,051 to 1,076 during the same period, representing a 2.38% increase. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of -7.69% from 0.39 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,783 | #23,587 | -3.53% |
| Count | 1,051 | 1,076 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mulherin
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides a glimpse into the ethnic identity associated with the Mulherin surname. In 2000, the vast majority (96.86%) of individuals with this surname identified as White, which decreased to 93.87% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 2.09% to 3.25%, while those identifying with two or more ethnicities also increased from 0.86% to 1.77%. There were no individuals with the Mulherin surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.74% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 93.87% | -3.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 3.25% | 55.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.77% | 105.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |