Explore the Family Name Mullowney
The meaning of Mullowney
Irish: variant of Molony. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland, and is found mainly in Cheshire and Lancashire.
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How common is the last name Mullowney in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mullowney has seen significant growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 90,652 and by 2010, it had risen to 78,821, marking a 13.05% increase in its ranking. The number of people carrying this surname also increased during this period, from 189 in 2000 to 242 in 2010, showing a rise of 28.04%. This shift suggests that for every 100,000 individuals, approximately 0.08 carry the surname Mullowney as of 2010, up 14.29% from 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #78,821 | 13.05% |
| Count | 189 | 242 | 28.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mullowney
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mullowney, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates little change between 2000 and 2010. Overwhelmingly, those with this surname identify as White, with percentages of 95.77% in 2000 and a slightly lower 95.45% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 95.45% | -0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |