Explore the Family Name Calley
The meaning of Calley
1. English (of Norman origin): variant of Caley. 2. English: variant of the Lancashire name Cayley (see Caley 2). 3. Manx: cognate of Scottish Gaelic Macaulay, Irish McAuley. See also Cawley and Callow.
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How common is the last name Calley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Calley has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 29,784th in 2000, it fell to 31,412th place in 2010, marking a decline of 5.47%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also slightly decreased from 745 in 2000 to 737 in 2010, reflecting a minor reduction of 1.07%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Calley per 100k population dropped by 10.71% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,784 | #31,412 | -5.47% |
| Count | 745 | 737 | -1.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows small changes among people with the surname Calley between 2000 and 2010. A notable increase was observed in the White category, which grew from 90.74% to 93.08%, a rise of 2.58%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a modest increment of 9.63%, while the representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander category went from 0 to 1.36%. However, the percentage of multiracial individuals (those identifying with two or more races) declined by 46.67%. There were no Black individuals or American Indian and Alaskan Natives recorded with this surname in 2010, compared to minor percentages in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.74% | 93.08% | 2.58% |
| Hispanic | 3.22% | 3.53% | 9.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 1.36% | -46.67% |
| Black | 2.15% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |