Explore the Family Name Akeley
The meaning of Akeley
Altered form of English Ackley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Akeley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Akeley has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 84,631st in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 91,981st, marking an 8.68% decrease. Furthermore, there was a minor reduction in the number of people with this surname over the same period. There were 206 individuals named Akeley in 2000, which slightly dropped to 200 in 2010, reflecting a 2.91% decrease. This resulted in a reduced proportion per 100k people from 0.08 to 0.07, indicating a 12.5% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #91,981 | -8.68% |
| Count | 206 | 200 | -2.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akeley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those possessing the surname Akeley primarily identify as White. In 2000, 96.12% of Akeleys identified as White, though this dipped slightly to 94.50% by 2010, showing a minor change of -1.69%. The remaining percentage reflects a small shift towards identification with multiple races. While in 2000 no Akeleys identified with two or more races, by 2010, 2.50% did so. It should be noted that no Akeleys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 94.5% | -1.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |