Explore the Family Name Catley
The meaning of Catley
English: habitational name from either of two places called Catley, in Herefordshire and Lincolnshire, or possibly from Catlees in Froyle (Hampshire).
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How common is the last name Catley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Catley saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it had a rank of 83,618, which fell to 103,181 in 2010, marking a 23.4% decrease. The number of individuals with the surname likewise decreased from 209 to 174, signifying a drop of 16.75%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Catley per 100,000 people also decreased by 25%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #103,181 | -23.4% |
| Count | 209 | 174 | -16.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Catley
In terms of ethnic identity, there were notable changes among those bearing the Catley surname, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 44.35% from 2.39% in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010. For those identifying with two or more ethnicities, there was a slight decrease of 6.73%, from 4.31% to 4.02%. The percentage identifying as white increased by 6.77% during the same period. There was a new appearance of Hispanics bearing the Catley surname in 2010, while none were recorded in 2000. On the other hand, the percentage of Black individuals decreased from 31.10% to 24.14%, marking a reduction of 22.38%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.29% | 64.37% | 6.77% |
| Black | 31.1% | 24.14% | -22.38% |
| Two or More Races | 4.31% | 4.02% | -6.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.39% | 3.45% | 44.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |