Explore the Family Name Butterly
The meaning of Butterly
English (northern): habitational name from either of two places called Butterley, in Derbyshire and Herefordshire, or from Butterleigh in Devon. All are named with Old English butere ‘butter’ + lēah ‘pasture’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Butterly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Butterly has seen some shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Butterly ranked as the 69,428th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 66,164th most common, indicating a growth in popularity of about 4.7%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 264 to 299, showing a significant rise of 13.26%. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #66,164 | 4.7% |
| Count | 264 | 299 | 13.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butterly
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Butterly identify as White, with this group making up 93.94% of the population in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.32% by 2010. The Hispanic population also saw a growth of 17.60%, going from 3.41% in 2000 to 4.01% in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, those reporting two or more ethnic identities dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.27% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.94% | 95.32% | 1.47% |
| Hispanic | 3.41% | 4.01% | 17.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |