Explore the Family Name Mullally
The meaning of Mullally
Irish (Tipperary and Kilkenny): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maolalaidh ‘descendant of Maolaladh’, a personal name from maol ‘youth, chieftain’ + aladh ‘particolored, piebald’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Conn.
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How common is the last name Mullally in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mullally has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mullally was ranked 21,694 in terms of popularity amongst all surnames, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to 21,960, a change of -1.23%. Despite this fall in rank, the number of people with the surname Mullally increased from 1,119 in 2000 to 1,182 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 5.63%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Mullally per 100k people also fell by 2.44%, from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,694 | #21,960 | -1.23% |
| Count | 1,119 | 1,182 | 5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.4 | -2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mullally
The Decennial U.S. Census data also highlights changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mullally between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Mullally surname identified as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 95.62% in 2000 to 93.91% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with the former group growing by 78.87% and the latter by 32.99%. Those identifying as being of Two or more races also increased by 22.37%. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Mullally identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.62% | 93.91% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2.62% | 32.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.86% | 22.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 1.27% | 78.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |