Explore the Family Name Mulvany
The meaning of Mulvany
Irish: variant of Mulvaney. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Sean Patrick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mulvany in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mulvany has seen a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 38,320 which slightly declined to 38,850 in 2010, indicating a change of -1.38%. The number of people carrying this surname also increased by 4.6% from 543 in 2000 to 568 in 2010. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100k people, Mulvany's presence decreased by 5%, from 0.2 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #38,850 | -1.38% |
| Count | 543 | 568 | 4.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mulvany
In terms of ethnic identity, the Mulvany surname has a diverse background. Data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that between 2000 and 2010, there was a noticeable increase of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage from 0.92% to 1.06%, reflecting a change of 15.22%. There was also an introduction of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010 at 2.11%, which was not present in 2000. The majority of individuals with the Mulvany surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.55% in 2000 to 91.73% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic remained relatively stable with a marginal decrease from 4.60% to 4.58%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 91.73% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 4.58% | -0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 1.06% | 15.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |