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

Halloran, 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 Halloran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Halloran in America

Halloran is the 6248th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Halloran surname appeared 5,465 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Halloran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Halloran 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 Halloran

The surname Halloran originated in Ireland, tracing its roots back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic name "O'Halloran," which means "descendant of Halloran." The name Halloran itself is believed to come from the Irish word "allaran," meaning "wanderer" or "pilgrim."

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Halloran can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The annals mention a prominent family of the O'Halloran clan in the 14th century, who were wealthy landowners in County Galway.

The Halloran name gained prominence in the 16th century, with several members of the family holding influential positions in the Irish Catholic Church. Most notable among them was Dermot O'Halloran, who served as the Bishop of Killaloe from 1564 to 1578.

During the 17th century, the Halloran family played a significant role in the Irish Confederate Wars, supporting the Catholic Irish against the English Parliamentarians. One of the notable figures from this period was Donal O'Halloran, a renowned military leader who fought alongside the Irish Confederate forces.

As the Irish diaspora spread across the world, the Halloran name traveled far and wide. In the 19th century, several Hallorans made their mark in various fields. Joseph Halloran (1810-1882) was an influential Irish-American businessman and politician who served as the Mayor of San Francisco from 1867 to 1869.

Another notable figure was George Burdett Halloran (1839-1914), a British artist and illustrator known for his paintings of rural life in Ireland. His works are part of the collection at the National Gallery of Ireland.

In the 20th century, the Halloran name continued to leave its mark. One of the most renowned figures was John Halloran (1904-1989), an American author and playwright best known for his acclaimed novel "The Bunker Hill Storyteller."

Overall, the surname Halloran has a rich and diverse history, spanning centuries and continents. From its origins in medieval Ireland to its global presence today, the name carries with it a legacy of wanderers, warriors, and innovators who have left an indelible mark on the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Halloran

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

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

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