Explore the Family Name Mulherin
The meaning of Mulherin
Irish: variant of Mulhern. This form of the surname is chiefly found in Lancashire.
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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% |