Explore the Family Name Adley
The meaning of Adley
English: probably a variant of Hadlow, with loss of initial H- and modification of the final syllable. Another, less likely, possibility is that it is a variant of Hadley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Adley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Adley experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Adley was ranked as the 32,703rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the rank of 37,735, marking a 15.39% decrease. The number of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 662 to 589 during this time period, a decline of roughly 11.03%. Furthermore, the proportion of the surname Adley per 100k people decreased by 20%, moving from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,703 | #37,735 | -15.39% |
| Count | 662 | 589 | -11.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adley
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Adley. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or from two or more races. The majority of people with the Adley surname identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased from 69.49% in 2000 to 67.06% in 2010. There was a slight increase in the proportion of individuals with the Adley surname who identified as Black, growing from 23.11% to 23.26%. Meanwhile, the representation of the surname within the Hispanic community rose by 28.3%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw the most significant increase, with a 36.35% rise over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.49% | 67.06% | -3.5% |
| Black | 23.11% | 23.26% | 0.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.98% | 6.79% | 36.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.36% | 28.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |