Explore the Family Name Causley
The meaning of Causley
English (Devon): habitational name, possibly from Corsley in Wiltshire, which is named with Celtic cors ‘marsh’ + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
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How common is the last name Causley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Causley increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,985th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 57,234th spot, marking a 1.3% increase in rank. The number of people with the surname also grew during this period, moving from 328 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, an 8.54% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #57,234 | 1.3% |
| Count | 328 | 356 | 8.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Causley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Causley surname exhibited some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 66.46% to 61.80%. There was, however, a notable increase among those identifying as Black, from 5.79% to 8.15%. Also, individuals identifying as Hispanic appeared for the first time in 2010, making up 5.62% of those with the surname. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a slight increase from 18.90% to 20.22%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races were suppressed to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.46% | 61.8% | -7.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 18.9% | 20.22% | 6.98% |
| Black | 5.79% | 8.15% | 40.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.88% | 0% | 0% |