Explore the Family Name Adderley
The meaning of Adderley
English: habitational name from either of two places called Adderley, in Staffordshire and Shropshire. The former is named with the Old English personal name Ealdrēd + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’, while the latter has as the first element an Old English female personal name Ealdthrȳth, Ælfthrȳth, or Æthelthrȳth.
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How common is the last name Adderley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Adderley has seen a gradual increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 25098 with 927 count bearing the name nationwide, which increased to 1081 by 2010, raising its rank to 23500. This constituted a 6.37% rise in ranking and a substantial 16.61% increase in the count, indicating an overall improvement in popularity. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also rose from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010, marking an 8.82% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,098 | #23,500 | 6.37% |
| Count | 927 | 1,081 | 16.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.37 | 8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adderley
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Adderley. It indicates a significant Black identity associated with the surname, although there was a slight decrease from 77.13% in 2000 to 74.19% in 2010. While the White ethnicity experienced a marginal increase from 17.80% in 2000 to 18.69% in 2010. There was also a substantial rise in Hispanic identity from 1.83% to 3.79%, marking a 107.10% change. Meanwhile, people identifying as two or more races also increased from 2.59% to 3.05%. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 77.13% | 74.19% | -3.81% |
| White | 17.8% | 18.69% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 3.79% | 107.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 3.05% | 17.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |