Explore the Family Name Axley
The meaning of Axley
1. Americanized form of South German Oechsle. 2. Altered form of English Exley or Oxley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Axley in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Axley saw a decline between the year 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Axley was ranked 33,090 in terms of popularity, however, this rank dropped by 8.77% to 35,993 in 2010. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Axley surname also decreased by 4.45%, going from 652 in 2000 to 623 in 2010. The proportion of the Axley surname per 100,000 people also witnessed a decrease of 12.5%, with the portion falling from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,090 | #35,993 | -8.77% |
| Count | 652 | 623 | -4.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Axley
In terms of ethnic identity, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the Axley surname identified as White, with 96.17% in 2000 and 95.51% in 2010, experiencing a slight decrease of 0.69%. The percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, down from 1.84% in 2000. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase of 150.65%, rising from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. No changes were reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between the years 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 95.51% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1.93% | 150.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |