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

Mooneyhan, 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 Mooneyhan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mooneyhan in America

Mooneyhan is the 23978th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mooneyhan surname appeared 1,052 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 Mooneyhan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mooneyhan 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 Mooneyhan

The surname Mooneyhan is believed to have originated in Ireland, with roots dating back to the 16th century or earlier. It is thought to be derived from the Irish Gaelic words "muine" meaning "thicket" or "shrubbery," and "áth" meaning "ford" or "shallow river crossing." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who lived near a thicket or shrubland by a ford or river crossing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Fiants of the Reign of Elizabeth I, a collection of official documents from the late 16th century. In these records, the name is spelled "Monyhan," which is likely an anglicized version of the original Irish spelling.

The Mooneyhan surname is found primarily in County Laois, a region in the Irish Midlands. This area was once part of the ancient kingdom of Leix, and it is possible that the name has its origins among the Gaelic clans or septs that inhabited this region.

One notable figure bearing the Mooneyhan surname was Patrick Mooneyhan, a Catholic priest who lived in the late 18th century. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and establishing schools in Ireland during a time when Catholic education was restricted.

Another individual of note was John Mooneyhan (1810-1892), an Irish-born farmer and businessman who emigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century. He settled in Ohio and became a successful landowner and community leader.

In the late 19th century, a man named William Mooneyhan (1845-1918) gained recognition as a skilled stonemason and builder. He was responsible for constructing several churches and public buildings in the American Midwest, many of which still stand today as testament to his craftsmanship.

The name Mooneyhan can also be found in historical records from County Tipperary, Ireland. One such record is the 1659 Census of Ireland, which lists a family by the name of "Moynahan" residing in the parish of Kilsheelan.

Furthermore, the annals of Irish history mention a chieftain named Tadhg Mooneyhan, who is recorded as leading a clan in County Limerick during the late 15th century. This suggests that the Mooneyhan name may have held a position of prominence among certain Irish families and clans.

While the Mooneyhan surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Ireland's rich cultural heritage and serves as a reminder of the country's diverse linguistic and historical roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mooneyhan

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

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

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