Explore the Family Name Akerley
The meaning of Akerley
1. English: variant of Ackerley 1. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Äckerle (see Aeckerle) or of its Swiss German cognate Aecherli. Compare Ackerley 2.
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How common is the last name Akerley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Akerley saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,604 and fell to 46,647 in 2010, indicating a 9.49% drop in its rank. The count of people with this surname also slightly decreased by 4.8%, with 479 individuals in 2000 going down to 456 in 2010. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, the proportion bearing the Akerley name diminished from 0.18 to 0.15, a decrease of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #46,647 | -9.49% |
| Count | 479 | 456 | -4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akerley
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Akerley surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, making up 96.87% and 96.05% of the population respectively. There was a small percentage (1.25% in 2000 and 1.10% in 2010) who reported having two or more ethnicities. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or Hispanic in either year. Interestingly, there was a small representation (1.04%) of American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, which dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 96.05% | -0.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.1% | -12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |