Explore the Family Name Whooley
The meaning of Whooley
1. Irish (Cork): variant of Wholey. According to MacLysaght, this is borne by some O’Driscoll families of Clonakilty, County Cork. 2. English (Derbyshire, Yorkshire, and Cheshire): variant of Wholey, itself a variant of Howley. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Finbarr, Seamus.
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How common is the last name Whooley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Whooley' has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 73,154 in popularity and increased to a rank of 69,392 in 2010, a change of 5.14%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 247 in 2000 to 283 in 2010, marking a 14.57% increase. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people grew by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #69,392 | 5.14% |
| Count | 247 | 283 | 14.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whooley
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the 'Whooley' surname identify as White, with 93.52% in 2000 and 93.29% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 0.25%. The Hispanic population with the 'Whooley' surname saw an increase, moving from 4.45% in 2000 to 5.30% in 2010, a change of 19.10%. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with this surname, either due to lack of representation or data suppression for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.52% | 93.29% | -0.25% |
| Hispanic | 4.45% | 5.3% | 19.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |