Explore the Family Name Bakley
The meaning of Bakley
1. English: variant of Bagley. 2. Americanized form of South German Bächle (see Baechle) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname (compare Beckley).
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How common is the last name Bakley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bakley experienced a slight decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,767th most popular surname, and by 2010, it dropped to the 50,960th position, marking a -2.4% change. However, the actual count of individuals with the Bakley surname saw a slight increase, rising from 396 in 2000 to 409 in 2010, an approximate growth of 3.28%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -6.67%, indicating that while the number of individuals with the Bakley surname rose, its overall prevalence compared to other surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #50,960 | -2.4% |
| Count | 396 | 409 | 3.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bakley
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Bakley surname, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals variances over time. In terms of White ethnicity, there was a small decrease from 89.14% in 2000, to 88.26% in 2010. Hispanic representation increased significantly from 2.53% to 3.91% over the same period. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a minor increase from 2.53% to 2.69%. Meanwhile, for those identifying with two or more races, there was a decline from 3.28% to 2.20%. The Black and Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic identities associated with the Bakley surname were not represented in 2010, whereas in 2000, both made up 2.53% of this surname's ethnic identity respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.14% | 88.26% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 3.91% | 54.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.53% | 2.69% | 6.32% |
| Two or More Races | 3.28% | 2.2% | -32.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.53% | 0% | 0% |