Explore the Family Name Ainsley
The meaning of Ainsley
English: habitational name from Annesley, Nottinghamshire, or Ansley, Warwickshire, the former of which is probably derived from the personal name An + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’. The latter is probably from Old English ānsetl ‘hermitage’ + lēah. See Ansley and compare Scottish Ainslie.
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How common is the last name Ainsley in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Ainsley" saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,609 in terms of prevalence but dropped to 37,076 by 2010, marking a 13.7% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced by approximately 9.34%, from 664 in 2000 to 602 in 2010. This reduction is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which decreased by 20%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,609 | #37,076 | -13.7% |
| Count | 664 | 602 | -9.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ainsley
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Ainsley surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were several notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White declined slightly by 3.25%, from 87.05% to 84.22%. However, those identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase of 61.22%, going from 1.96% to 3.16%. Similarly, individuals identifying as Black or having two or more races increased by 6.41% and 46.32%, respectively. In contrast, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 1.20% in 2000 to being suppressed for privacy in 2010, while American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistent at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.05% | 84.22% | -3.25% |
| Black | 8.43% | 8.97% | 6.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 3.16% | 61.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.99% | 46.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |