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

DeHaney, 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 DeHaney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeHaney in America

DeHaney is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeHaney surname appeared 237 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 DeHaney.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeHaney 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 DeHaney

The surname Dehaney is of Irish origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in County Cork, Ireland, where it was initially spelled as "Ó Dáthúna," derived from the Irish Gaelic words "dáth" meaning "color" and "una" meaning "lamb."

This surname is closely associated with the Dehaney family, a prominent clan that held significant influence in the southern regions of Ireland during the medieval period. Records indicate that the name Dehaney appeared in the "Annals of the Four Masters," a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled by Franciscan monks in the early 17th century.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Dehaney surname can be traced back to Tadhg Ó Dáthúna, a notable figure who lived in the late 15th century and was recognized for his contributions to preserving Irish culture and literature. Another notable bearer of the Dehaney name was Seán Ó Dáthúna, born in 1598, who was a renowned poet and storyteller celebrated for his work in promoting the Irish language.

Throughout the centuries, the Dehaney surname has evolved and adapted to various spellings, including Dehaney, Dehiney, and Dahiney. These variations were often influenced by the regions where the name was prevalent and the phonetic interpretations of local dialects.

Historically, the Dehaney family was closely tied to the ancient territory of Muskerry, located in present-day County Cork. Several place names in this region, such as Dehaney's Cross and Dehaney's Bridge, bear testament to the family's longstanding presence and influence in the area.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Dehaney, one can mention:

1. Dáibhí Ó Dáthúna (c. 1560-1625), a renowned Irish-language poet and historian.
2. Séamus Dehaney (1720-1798), a prominent landowner and politician in County Cork.
3. Máire Dehaney (1875-1958), an Irish educator and advocate for women's rights.
4. Seán Dehaney (1901-1982), a celebrated Irish novelist and playwright.
5. Caitlín Dehaney (born 1968), a contemporary Irish artist known for her landscape paintings.

The Dehaney surname has left an indelible mark on Irish history, culture, and literature, reflecting the rich tapestry of the Emerald Isle's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeHaney

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

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 DeHaney 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 DeHaney 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 DeHaney was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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