Explore the Family Name Bleakley
The meaning of Bleakley
English and northern Irish: variant of Blakely.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bleakley in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bleakley has seen subtle shifts in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 26,239th in popularity and rose slightly in 2010 to rank 26,422nd. This change represents a -0.7% shift. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 876 in 2000 to 924 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 5.48%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of -3.12% between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,239 | #26,422 | -0.7% |
| Count | 876 | 924 | 5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bleakley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Bleakley surname predominantly identifies as White, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, around 97.15% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.97% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity increased from 0.68% in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010, revealing a significant growth of 58.82%. Mixed race representation saw a decline from 1.14% in 2000 to 0.76% in 2010, a drop of 33.33%. There were no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities recorded for this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 96.97% | -0.19% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 1.08% | 58.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 0.76% | -33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |