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

Deraney, 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 Deraney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deraney in America

Deraney is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deraney surname appeared 201 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 Deraney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deraney 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 Deraney

The surname DERANEY is believed to have originated in Ireland, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is thought to be a anglicized version of the Gaelic surname Ó Deireanáin, which means "descendant of Deireanán." The name Deireanán itself is derived from the Irish word "deireadh," meaning "end" or "rear," possibly referring to a geographic location or a specific trait or characteristic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DERANEY surname can be found in the Fiants of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth, a collection of legal documents from the late 16th century. In these records, a Thomas Deraney is mentioned as receiving a pardon for his involvement in the Desmond Rebellions in 1583.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the DERANEY surname was primarily concentrated in County Cork and County Kerry, particularly in the baronies of Muskerry and Duhallow. Records from this period, such as the 1659 Census of Ireland, list several individuals with the surname DERANEY or variations like Derranee or Derrenay.

A notable figure bearing the DERANEY name was John Deraney (1651-1723), a Catholic priest and historian from County Cork. He is best known for his work "The History of Ireland," which chronicled the events of the Williamite War and the Jacobite cause in Ireland.

Another individual of note was Michael Deraney (1789-1868), a prominent merchant and landowner in County Cork. He was instrumental in the establishment of several schools and churches in the region and was recognized for his philanthropic efforts.

In the 19th century, the DERANEY surname continued to be concentrated in the southern counties of Ireland, particularly in the areas around Killarney and Bantry. Records from this period, such as Griffith's Valuation and various parish registers, document numerous individuals with the DERANEY surname or variations like Dereny or Derraney.

One notable figure from this era was James Deraney (1824-1891), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in County Cork, including the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne in Cork City.

While the DERANEY surname has its roots firmly planted in Ireland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and diaspora. Nevertheless, its origins can be traced back to the historic counties of Cork and Kerry, where it has had a significant presence for several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deraney

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

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

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