Explore the Family Name Berley
The meaning of Berley
1. English (Yorkshire): variant of Burley. This surname is now rare in Britain. It may also be a variant of Birley. 2. Americanized form of Swiss German Beerli, Berli, or Berly, and probably also of their South German cognate Behrle or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Compare Barley.
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How common is the last name Berley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Berley experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,692 and slipped to 71,042 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 21.04%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, with a count of 323 in 2000 declining to 275 by 2010, a drop of nearly 14.86%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Berley per 100,000 residents fell by 25% from 0.12 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #71,042 | -21.04% |
| Count | 323 | 275 | -14.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berley
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in ethnic identity among those bearing the surname Berley. In 2000, the majority identified as White, accounting for 91.95%, but this percentage dipped slightly to 88.73% by 2010. Meanwhile, Black representation within this surname rose significantly from 4.64% to 8.36% over the same decade, marking an increase of 80.17%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0. Also, no individuals identified as having two or more races in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.95% | 88.73% | -3.5% |
| Black | 4.64% | 8.36% | 80.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |