Explore the Family Name Beatley
The meaning of Beatley
English (Norfolk): habitational name from Beetley in Norfolk. The first element of this placename is uncertain; it may be Old English bēte ‘beetroot’. The second element is lēah ‘woodland clearing’. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Beatley in the United States?
The surname Beatley, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 63,450 in popularity with a count of 294, making up 0.11 per 100,000 people in the U.S. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 83,834 and the count fell to 224, representing just 0.08 per 100,000 people. This indicates a downward change of 32.13% in rank and a 23.81% decrease in count over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #83,834 | -32.13% |
| Count | 294 | 224 | -23.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beatley
Concerning the ethnicity associated with the surname Beatley, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly identified as White, with an increase from 91.16% in 2000 to 93.30% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a slight decrease from 3.74% to 3.57% over the same period. On the other hand, the percentage of Black ethnicity dropped to zero in 2010 after being at 2.72% in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the Beatley surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.16% | 93.3% | 2.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 3.57% | -4.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |