Mollohan
Irish Gaelic surname originally meaning "descendant of a monk-like person".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,302 Americans carry the last name Mollohan. That puts it at #22,856 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.38 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 263,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mollohan surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.3K
1 in 263,252
Census rank
#22,856
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,120 bearers of the surname Mollohan in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.38 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 22856th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mollohan, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mollohan
The surname Mollohan is of Irish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is derived from the Gaelic words "moll" meaning "bald" and "ógán" meaning "young man." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for a young bald man.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Mollohan surname can be found in the "Annals of the Four Masters," a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the early 17th century. The name appears in entries dating back to the late 1500s, indicating its presence in Ireland at that time.
The Mollohan name has undergone several spelling variations over the centuries, including Mullohan, Mulloughan, Molloghan, and Mollaughan. These variations reflect the challenges of transliterating Gaelic names into English orthography.
In the late 17th century, the Mollohan family is known to have settled in the townland of Ballymullough, County Antrim. This place name, which means "the town of the bald people," further reinforces the connection between the surname and the Gaelic words from which it is derived.
One of the earliest recorded Mollohans was Patrick Mollohan, born around 1650 in County Antrim. He was a farmer and landowner in the area and had several children who carried on the family name.
Another notable figure in Mollohan history was Terence Mollohan, born in 1786 in County Antrim. He was a prominent merchant and businessman who played a significant role in the economic development of the region.
In the 19th century, the Mollohan surname spread across the Irish diaspora, with many families emigrating to England, Scotland, and the United States. One such individual was Michael Mollohan, born in 1832 in County Antrim, who later settled in Pennsylvania and worked as a coal miner.
One of the most famous Mollohans in recent history was Alan Mollohan, born in 1943 in West Virginia, USA. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing West Virginia's 1st congressional district from 1983 to 2011.
Another noteworthy Mollohan was James Mollohan, born in 1865 in County Antrim. He was a prominent scholar and historian who wrote extensively on the history and culture of Northern Ireland.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mollohan
Among Census respondents with the surname Mollohan, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Mollohan bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mollohan surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0%
- Hispanic or Latino2.0%
- Two or more races1.5%
- Unknown or suppressed0.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Mollohan surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,352 | #22,856 | -2.3% |
| Count | 1,075 | 1,120 | 4.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.40 | 0.38 | -5.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Mollohan bearers went from 1,075 to 1,120 (+4.2% change). The surname moved down 504 positions in the national ranking, going from #22,352 to #22,856.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Mollohan
FAQ
Mollohan surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Mollohan?
The surname Mollohan holds position #22,856 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,302 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.38 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Mollohan surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mollohan, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.5%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.