Explore the Family Name Acrey
The meaning of Acrey
Variant of Acree.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Acrey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Acrey has slightly declined over the years. In the year 2000, the Acrey surname ranked 43,290 in terms of popularity with a count of 470 individuals carrying that last name. By 2010, however, the rank dropped to 46,902 and the number of people sharing this surname decreased marginally to 453. Accordingly, the proportion of the Acrey surname per 100,000 people also dipped by 11.76%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #46,902 | -8.34% |
| Count | 470 | 453 | -3.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Acrey
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Acrey surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those carrying the Acrey name identified as White in both years (82.77% in 2000 and 79.03% in 2010), there were some notable changes in other categories. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.49% to 3.31%, and those reporting two or more races grew from 1.06% to 3.09%. Meanwhile, the representation of Black individuals remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 14.68% to 14.57%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.77% | 79.03% | -4.52% |
| Black | 14.68% | 14.57% | -0.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 3.31% | 122.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 3.09% | 191.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |