Explore the Family Name Brockley

The meaning of Brockley

English: habitational name from any of several places called Brockley (in Kent, Suffolk, Somerset) or from Brookley (in Kent).

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How common is the last name Brockley in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brockley's popularity experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 86,992 but slipped to 100,791 in 2010, marking a -15.86% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a reduction from 199 in 2000 to 179 in 2010, reflecting a -10.05% change. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased as well by -14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#86,992#100,791-15.86%
Count199179-10.05%
Proportion per 100k0.070.06-14.29%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brockley

Delving into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brockley, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, 99% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this proportion slightly increased to 99.44% in 2010. There were no noticeable changes in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade, remaining at 0%.

20002010Change
White99%99.44%0.44%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%