Explore the Family Name Vahey
The meaning of Vahey
Irish (Mayo): variant of McVey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vahey in the United States?
According to the data obtained from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Vahey' has seen an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,885 and rose to a rank of 39,004 by 2010. This shift represents an increase of 2.21%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased over the decade. There were 518 Vaheys recorded in the 2000 census, which jumped to 565 by the 2010 census, marking a growth rate of 9.07%. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.19 during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #39,004 | 2.21% |
| Count | 518 | 565 | 9.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vahey
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Vahey'. The majority identify as White, accounting for 97.10% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.46% by 2010. A small portion identifies as having two or more races, 1.54% in 2000 and dropping to 1.24% in 2010. An increasing trend is observed with those identifying as Hispanic, which went up from 0.97% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. No significant changes were noted for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.46% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.59% | 63.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.24% | -19.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |