Explore the Family Name Astley
The meaning of Astley
English: habitational name from any of several places in England called Astley (in Lancashire, Shropshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Yorkshire), from Old English ēast ‘east’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. The modern surname seems to be particularly associated with the one in Warwickshire. See also Astle.
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How common is the last name Astley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Astley has seen a slight decrease in popularity within the United States over the years. In 2000, Astley ranked as the 60,083rd most popular surname and dropped to rank 62,531 by 2010, indicating a -4.07 percent change. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals carrying the Astley surname increased from 314 to 320 during the same period, marking a 1.91 percent increase. However, the overall proportion of people with the surname Astley per 100,000 decreased by -8.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #62,531 | -4.07% |
| Count | 314 | 320 | 1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Astley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Astley also experienced shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of bearers of the Astley name identified as white, though this proportion slightly decreased from 95.54 percent in 2000 to 92.81 percent in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations bearing this surname in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Black or African American increased significantly by 57.23 percent, while the Hispanic population remained relatively constant. Additionally, the category of two or more races appeared in 2010, accounting for 2.19 percent of individuals with the Astley surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 92.81% | -2.86% |
| Black | 1.59% | 2.5% | 57.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.56% | -1.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |