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

Gaoiran, 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 Gaoiran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gaoiran in America

Gaoiran is the 67318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gaoiran surname appeared 293 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 Gaoiran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gaoiran 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 Gaoiran

The surname GAOIRAN has its origins in Ireland, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Irish Gaelic phrase "Gaoirín," which translates to "little goar" or "little rustic." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who lived a rural or pastoral lifestyle.

One of the earliest known records of the GAOIRAN surname can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the early 17th century. The annals mention a "Diarmuid GAOIRAN" who was a prominent chieftain in County Mayo during the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, a GAOIRAN family was known to have resided in the town of Ballina, County Mayo. Local records from this period refer to a merchant named Seán GAOIRAN, who was involved in the export of wool and other goods to England and the continent.

The GAOIRAN name is also linked to several place names in Ireland, such as Gaoirin's Field, a townland in County Sligo, and Gaoirin's Bridge, a historic crossing point over the River Moy in County Mayo. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the GAOIRAN surname who once lived or held land in those areas.

Notable individuals with the GAOIRAN surname throughout history include:

1. Tadhg GAOIRAN (c. 1650 - 1720), a renowned poet and bard from County Mayo, known for his compositions in the Irish language.

2. Éamonn GAOIRAN (1765 - 1835), a prominent Irish rebel and United Irishman who fought against British rule during the Irish Rebellion of 1798.

3. Máire GAOIRAN (1876 - 1958), a respected scholar and linguist who played a key role in preserving and promoting the Irish language in the early 20th century.

4. Seán GAOIRAN (1902 - 1972), a celebrated Irish author and playwright whose works explored themes of rural life and the struggle for Irish independence.

5. Caitlín GAOIRAN (born 1981), a contemporary Irish artist and sculptor known for her intricate installations and use of natural materials.

While the GAOIRAN surname may not be as widely recognized today as some other Irish family names, its rich history and connections to the cultural heritage of Ireland make it a fascinating and significant part of the country's onomastic tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gaoiran

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

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

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