Explore the Family Name Bottomley
The meaning of Bottomley
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): habitational name from a place in Yorkshire named Bottomley, from Old English botm ‘valley bottom’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
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How common is the last name Bottomley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bottomley has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bottomley ranked 16,819th in terms of surnames across the U.S., while in 2010 it had dropped to 18,317th. This is equivalent to a change of -8.91. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,562 in 2000 to 1,513 in 2010, marking a change of -3.14. The proportion per 100,000 people with this name in the general population also saw a decrease from 0.58 to 0.51 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,819 | #18,317 | -8.91% |
| Count | 1,562 | 1,513 | -3.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.51 | -12.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bottomley
The ethnicity associated with the surname Bottomley, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. A majority of the individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 96.99% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 95.11% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 0.32% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also showed growth, increasing from 1.15% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races experienced a minor increase from 1.22% to 1.26%. The data shows no individuals with this surname identifying as Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 95.11% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.85% | 60.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 1.32% | 312.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.26% | 3.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |