Explore the Family Name Mullany
The meaning of Mullany
Irish (Sligo, Roscommon, and Mayo): variant of Mullaney. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Fergus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mullany in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mullany has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 45,829th and had a count of 439, equating to a proportion of 0.16 per 100k people. However, by 2010, the rank of the surname had fallen to 60,045 with a count of 336, lowering the proportion to 0.11 per 100k people. This represents a change of -31.02 in rank and a -23.46 decrease in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #60,045 | -31.02% |
| Count | 439 | 336 | -23.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.11 | -31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mullany
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mullany also underwent changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (95.90%), followed by Hispanic (2.73%), with no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage identifying as White (93.45%), a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic (3.87%), and the introduction of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.49%). There remained no representation for Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 93.45% | -2.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 3.87% | 41.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |