Explore the Family Name Aley
The meaning of Aley
English (Essex): 1. perhaps a habitational name from Aley Green in Caddington, Bedfordshire (earlier in Hertfordshire), although this placename may be, inversely, from the surname. 2. alternatively, perhaps from the Middle English female personal name Ayleve (from an Old English personal name such as Æthelgifu ‘noble’ + gift’).
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How common is the last name Aley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aley has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Aley ranked 33,020 in popularity with a count of 654, translating to a proportion of 0.24 per 100k individuals. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 39,352, with only 559 counts recorded, a decline of approximately 14.53%. This fall in popularity led to a lower representation of the surname in the population, at 0.19 per 100,000 individuals, a drop of almost 20.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,020 | #39,352 | -19.18% |
| Count | 654 | 559 | -14.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.19 | -20.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aley
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the surname Aley also underwent significant shifts during this period, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the largest ethnic identity group was White, accounting for 93.43% of Aley bearers. By 2010, although still dominant, the percentage of White individuals had decreased to 86.94%. The Hispanic ethnic identity saw the most dramatic increase, surging from 1.53% in 2000 to 7.16% in 2010. The Black ethnicity also experienced a rise, moving from 1.68% to 2.5%. Conversely, those identifying as two or more races declined from 1.83% to 1.25%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic identity emerged, registering at 2.15% in 2010 from no recorded figure in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity remained unchanged with no recorded presence in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.43% | 86.94% | -6.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 7.16% | 367.97% |
| Black | 1.68% | 2.5% | 48.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.25% | -31.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |