Explore the Family Name O’flanagan
The meaning of O’flanagan
Irish (Galway and Offaly): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Flannagáin ‘descendant of Flannagán’ (see Flanagan).
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How common is the last name O’flanagan in the United States?
The surname O’Flanagan has seen modest growth in popularity over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 74,957th in popularity among all surnames, but by 2010, it had improved slightly to 73,215th place, a change of approximately 2.32%. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also increased during this period, from 240 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, marking an increase of 10.42%. However, the proportion of O’Flanagans per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #73,215 | 2.32% |
| Count | 240 | 265 | 10.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name O’flanagan
In terms of ethnicity, White dominance is strongly evident for the O’Flanagan surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 95.42% of O’Flanagans identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly to 93.96% by 2010. Other ethnic identities are minimally represented in this surname's demographic. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also saw a decrease from 2.08% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the number of O’Flanagans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 93.96% | -1.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.08% | 1.89% | -9.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |