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

Soraghan, 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 Soraghan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soraghan in America

Soraghan is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soraghan surname appeared 152 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 Soraghan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soraghan 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 Soraghan

The surname Soraghan is believed to have originated in Ireland, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to have derived from the Irish Gaelic words "soradh" meaning "prosperous" and "gan" meaning "without," suggesting a possible meaning of "without prosperity" or "lacking prosperity."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Soraghan appears in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, dating back to the late 15th century. The Annals mention a Soraghan O'Donnelly, a member of the powerful O'Donnelly clan from County Donegal.

In the 16th century, the name Soraghan can be found in various records from County Tyrone, particularly in the parishes of Ardboe and Desertmartin. This indicates that the name was prevalent in this region during that time period.

The spelling of the name has evolved over the centuries, with variations such as Surraghan, Sorraghan, and Surraghyn appearing in historical documents. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or scribal errors.

One notable individual with the surname Soraghan was Patrick Soraghan, born in County Tyrone in 1794. He was a prominent figure in the Irish Rebellion of 1798 and was later exiled to Australia for his involvement in the uprising.

Another historical figure was Michael Soraghan, born in County Donegal in 1832. He was a prolific writer and poet, known for his works celebrating Irish culture and nationalism.

In the late 19th century, a family by the name of Soraghan settled in County Down, establishing a successful farming community in the area. This is evidenced by land records and parish registers from that time.

The name Soraghan can also be found in some early immigration records from Ireland to North America, with families bearing the surname arriving in various parts of Canada and the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

One notable descendant of these immigrant families was Elizabeth Soraghan, born in 1885 in New York City. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, playing a significant role in the suffrage movement in the early 20th century.

While the surname Soraghan is relatively uncommon in modern times, its historical roots can be traced back to the northern regions of Ireland, where it was likely borne by families of both humble and notable backgrounds throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soraghan

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

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

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