Explore the Family Name Mulholland
The meaning of Mulholland
Irish (Ulster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maolchallann ‘descendant of Maolchallann’, a personal name meaning ‘devotee of the kalends’. This was an ecclesiastical family in Ulster, two midland chieftain families having died out. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Liam, Seamus.
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How common is the last name Mulholland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mulholland has slightly decreased in rank from 5216 in 2000 to 5474 in 2010, representing a change of -4.95. However, the total count of individuals with this surname has increased by 3.28 percent during the same period, rising from 6151 to 6353 people. The proportion of Mulhollands per 100k people also decreased by -5.7, moving from 2.28 in 2000 to 2.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,216 | #5,474 | -4.95% |
| Count | 6,151 | 6,353 | 3.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.28 | 2.15 | -5.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mulholland
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates an interesting shift. The percentage of Mulhollands identifying as White slightly decreased from 94.86 in 2000 to 93.50 in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, with a growth of 56.52 percent. Asian/Pacific Islander and Black populations within the Mulholland surname also increased, with changes of 11.84 and 33.91 percent respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native population remained stable with a slight increase of 4.00 percent, while those identifying under two or more races saw a modest rise of 7.52 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 93.5% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.16% | 56.52% |
| Black | 1.15% | 1.54% | 33.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.43% | 7.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.85% | 11.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.52% | 4% |
Mulholland ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Mulholland is British & Irish, which comprises 60.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (17.0%) and Eastern European (4.7%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Greek & Balkan, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 60.6% |
| French & German | 17.0% |
| Eastern European | 4.7% |
| Other | 17.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Mulholland
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Mulholland have recent ancestry locations in United Kingdom and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 85.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 85.80% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 85.80% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 85.80% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 85.80% |
What Mulholland haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Mulholland is R-Y4010, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Y4010 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and R-S660, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Mcnamara, Maloney, Clancy, Coyne, Mangan, Madden, Carney, Close, Halloran, Mangum.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mulholland surname are: H1, U2_3_4_7_8_9, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Mulholland have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Mulholland" Surname 45.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Mulholland" Surname 20.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Mulholland" Surname 21.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Mulholland" Surname 18.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mulholland?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Mulholland are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition