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

Dunlavey, 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 Dunlavey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dunlavey in America

Dunlavey is the 34353rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dunlavey surname appeared 660 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 Dunlavey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dunlavey 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 Dunlavey

The surname DUNLAVEY has its origins in Ireland, where it first appeared in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Irish Gaelic words "dun," meaning a fortified place or hill, and "labhaigh," meaning to speak or articulate, suggesting a connection to a fortified area where public announcements or proclamations were made.

The earliest recorded instances of the DUNLAVEY surname can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century. The name is mentioned in reference to several individuals who were prominent figures in their respective regions.

One notable bearer of the DUNLAVEY name was Seán DUNLAVEY, born around 1580 in County Donegal, Ireland. He was a respected chieftain and landowner who played a significant role in the local affairs of his time. Records indicate that he was involved in negotiations with the English authorities during the Plantation of Ulster in the early 17th century.

Another historically significant DUNLAVEY was Eoghan DUNLAVEY, born in County Tyrone in the late 16th century. He was a renowned scholar and poet, known for his contributions to Irish literature and culture. His works were widely circulated and celebrated during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the DUNLAVEY surname gained prominence in County Fermanagh, where a family of that name held lands and influence. One member, Patrick DUNLAVEY (1710-1785), was a respected landowner and local magistrate who played an active role in the administration of the county.

The DUNLAVEY name has also been associated with various place names in Ireland, such as Dunlavey Townland in County Donegal and Dunlavey Hill in County Tyrone. These places likely derived their names from the surname or vice versa, reflecting the historical presence of the DUNLAVEY family in those areas.

Throughout history, the DUNLAVEY surname has undergone various spellings and variations, including Dunleavy, Dunleavey, and Dunlevey, reflecting the fluidity of name spellings in earlier times. Despite these variations, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, rooted in the ancient Irish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dunlavey

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

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

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