Explore the Family Name Mulheron
The meaning of Mulheron
Irish: variant of Mulhern. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Francis Pat.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mulheron in the United States?
The surname Mulheron saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Mulheron was ranked 72,237th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to rank 71,478th. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this timeframe, with a count of 251 in 2000 boosting to 273 by 2010. Despite this rise, the proportion of individuals named Mulheron per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #71,478 | 1.05% |
| Count | 251 | 273 | 8.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mulheron
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Mulheron identify as White. In 2000, this accounted for 92.83% of those with this surname, although this declined slightly to 89.38% by 2010. Individuals identifying as Black made up 6.77% of Mulherons in 2000, decreasing marginally to 6.59% in 2010. The population of Mulherons identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.20% of the group. There were no recorded instances of Mulherons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.83% | 89.38% | -3.72% |
| Black | 6.77% | 6.59% | -2.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |