Explore the Family Name Mullarkey
The meaning of Mullarkey
Irish (Sligo, Mayo and Galway): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maoilearca ‘descendant of Maoilearca’, a personal name meaning ‘devotee of (Saint) Earc’, a personal name from a poetic word with various possible meanings: ‘dark red, speckled’ or ‘salmon’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
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How common is the last name Mullarkey in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mullarkey has maintained a relatively steady popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mullarkey was ranked as the 21,916th most popular surname, and by 2010 it slightly dropped to the 22,000th position, representing a small decrease of 0.38%. However, the count of people sharing this surname increased from 1,104 in 2000 to 1,179 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 6.79%. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor dip of -2.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,916 | #22,000 | -0.38% |
| Count | 1,104 | 1,179 | 6.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.4 | -2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mullarkey
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname Mullarkey identified as White, although this number decreased from 97.01% in 2000 to 95.25% in 2010. Hispanic representation among individuals named Mullarkey experienced a significant increase of 45.30%, going from 1.81% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010. Additionally, there were slight increases in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races, rising from 0.91% to 1.10%. A new demographic emerged in 2010, with 0.68% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. No changes were noted for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 95.25% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.63% | 45.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.1% | 20.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |