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

Haughee, 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 Haughee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haughee in America

Haughee is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haughee surname appeared 124 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 Haughee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haughee 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 Haughee

The surname Haughee is believed to have originated in Ireland, with its roots tracing back to the early 17th century. It is thought to derive from the Gaelic word "Óchaidh," which means "bright" or "radiant." This name was likely given to an individual with a particularly bright or cheerful demeanor.

Some historical records suggest that the name Haughee may have been initially spelled as "Ó hÓchaidh" or "O'Haughey" before evolving into its current form. It is possible that the name was associated with particular areas or regions in Ireland, such as County Armagh or County Monaghan, where it was more prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haughee can be found in the Petty's Census of Ireland, conducted in 1659. This census was a survey of landowners and their properties, and it provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames across different parts of Ireland during that time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Haughee. For example, Patrick Haughey (1786-1849) was an Irish politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the Drogheda constituency in the early 19th century. Another prominent figure was John Haughey (1832-1903), an Irish-American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of New York City.

In the literary realm, James Haughey (1871-1947) was an Irish poet and writer known for his works celebrating the landscapes and culture of County Donegal. Additionally, Michael Haughey (1923-2009) was a respected Irish historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of County Monaghan and the surrounding areas.

While the surname Haughee may have evolved in its spelling over the centuries, it has maintained a strong connection to its Irish roots and heritage. The name's association with concepts of brightness and radiance adds an intriguing layer to its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haughee

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

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

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