Explore the Family Name Ainley
The meaning of Ainley
English: habitational name from Ainleys in Elland, Yorkshire.
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How common is the last name Ainley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ainley has seen a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ainley was ranked 42,134th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 485 instances. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 59,171 and the count also decreased to 342, marking a decline of approximately 30% in a decade. The proportion per hundred thousand people also fell by just over 33% from 0.18 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #59,171 | -40.44% |
| Count | 485 | 342 | -29.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.12 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ainley
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Ainley, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes occurred between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of Ainleys identified as White (94.02%), with small percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (2.06%) or Hispanic (2.27%). There were no reported Ainleys identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native. By 2010, while most Ainleys still identified as White (88.01%), there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (2.92%), Hispanic (4.09%), and particularly those identifying with two or more races (3.80%). This suggests a growing diversity within the Ainley community.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.02% | 88.01% | -6.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 4.09% | 80.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 3.8% | 268.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.06% | 2.92% | 41.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |