Explore the Family Name Atlee
The meaning of Atlee
English: topographic name for someone whose dwelling was ‘by the clearing or meadow’, from Middle English at the(r) lee (Old English æt thǣre lēage). The word lea or lee (Old English lēah) originally meant ‘wood’, thence ‘clearing in a wood’, and, by the Middle English period, ‘grassy meadow’. History: This is the name of a family that was prominent in Lancaster, PA, in the 18th century.
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How common is the last name Atlee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Atlee has demonstrated a marginal drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Atlee was ranked as the 57,544th most common surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had slipped to the 58,337th position, indicating a decrease of 1.38%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Atlee increased from 331 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 5.14%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #58,337 | -1.38% |
| Count | 331 | 348 | 5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Atlee
As for ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals with the surname Atlee primarily identify as White with 85.80% in 2000 and 81.90% in 2010, despite a decrease of 4.55%. The second significant ethnic identity is Black, which increased slightly from 11.48% to 12.07% during the same time period. The data also shows some diversification in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Atlee over this decade. While there were no reported identifiers of Hispanic or Two or more races in 2000, by 2010, these categories accounted for 2.87% and 2.59% respectively. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 81.9% | -4.55% |
| Black | 11.48% | 12.07% | 5.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |