Explore the Family Name Mullahy
The meaning of Mullahy
Irish (Mayo): variant of Melaugh, probably a variant of Molloy, itself an Anglicized form of several different Irish surnames: in this case, probably either Ó Maolaodha or Ó Maolaithche. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Aileen, Brendan.
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How common is the last name Mullahy in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mullahy has seen a rise in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 84,968th most common surname, but by 2010, it had increased in rank to 79,075th. The total count of people with the surname Mullahy also increased during this time period, from 205 in 2000 to 241 in 2010, reflecting a 17.56% increase. However, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #79,075 | 6.94% |
| Count | 205 | 241 | 17.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mullahy
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Mullahy identify as White. This percentage slightly decreased from 98.05% in 2000 to 97.10% in 2010. Interestingly, the data shows a new emergence of Hispanic ethnic identity among individuals with this surname, which was not present in 2000 but made up 2.49% of the Mullahy population in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races, were either suppressed for privacy or showed no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 97.1% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |