Explore the Family Name Calverley
The meaning of Calverley
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): habitational name from Calverley in Yorkshire, named with Old English calfra (genitive plural of calf ‘calf’) + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. Alternatively, in some instances the name may be a variant of the habitational name Calveley, from a place so called in Cheshire (with the same meaning as above), or from Calverleigh in Devon, meaning ‘the clearing of the bare wood’ (Old English calu ‘bare, bald’ + wudu ‘wood’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’).
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How common is the last name Calverley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Calverley has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 36,917 and by 2010 it slid to rank 36,970, marking a small decline of 0.14%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Calverley surname increased from 570 in 2000 to 604 in 2010, a rise of approximately 5.96%. However, its overall proportion among 100k people dropped by 4.76%, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Calverley grew, their share compared to the total population decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,917 | #36,970 | -0.14% |
| Count | 570 | 604 | 5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calverley
The Decennial U.S. Census data also offers insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Calverley surname. In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.26% in 2000 to 93.05% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Calverley surname increased by 59.65% during the same period. Similarly, people identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races also saw an increase in their proportions, at 50% and 69.32% respectively. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 93.05% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 3.64% | 59.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.49% | 69.32% |
| Black | 0.88% | 1.32% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |