Find out how popular the last name Cholagh is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cholagh.

Cholagh, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cholagh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cholagh in America

Cholagh is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cholagh surname appeared 138 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cholagh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cholagh to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cholagh

The surname "CHOLAGH" originates from the Gaelic region of Ireland, with its roots tracing back to the 12th century. This name is derived from the Old Irish word "colach," meaning "colic" or "stomachache," which may have been used as a descriptive nickname for someone who frequently suffered from abdominal pains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "CHOLAGH" can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a historical chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the early 17th century. The annals mention a "Muircheartach Cholagh," who was a prominent chieftain in County Donegal in the late 12th century.

In the 14th century, the Cholagh family was well-established in County Sligo, with several members holding influential positions in the local community. One notable figure from this era was Tadhg Cholagh, a skilled scribe and historian who produced several important manuscripts detailing the genealogies of Irish noble families.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Cholagh name spread throughout Ireland, with branches of the family settling in various counties, including Mayo, Galway, and Dublin. One prominent individual from this period was Ruaidhrí Cholagh, a renowned poet and bard who lived in the late 16th century and composed several works celebrating the exploits of Irish chieftains.

In the 18th century, the Cholagh surname was well-represented in County Clare, where a family of that name held lands in the parish of Kilmurry-Ibrickane. A notable member of this branch was Séamus Cholagh, who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in local governance during the turbulent years of the Irish Rebellion in 1798.

Another prominent figure with the surname "CHOLAGH" was Máire Cholagh, a 19th-century folklorist and storyteller from County Galway. She was renowned for her extensive knowledge of Irish mythology and her ability to captivate audiences with her vivid retellings of ancient tales.

Throughout its history, the name "CHOLAGH" has been associated with various place names and locations in Ireland, such as Cholagh Hill in County Donegal, Cholagh Bridge in County Sligo, and the townland of Cholagh in County Mayo. These place names often reflect the presence of Cholagh families in those areas over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cholagh

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cholagh.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cholagh was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cholagh has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cholagh was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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