Explore the Family Name Cearley
The meaning of Cearley
Altered form of English or Irish Carley and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cearley in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cearley has remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slightly declined from 18,246th in 2000 to 18,326th in 2010, a change of -0.44%. However, the count of people with the surname increased by 7.69% from 1,404 to 1,512 during this period. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.52 to 0.51 (-1.92%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,246 | #18,326 | -0.44% |
| Count | 1,404 | 1,512 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.51 | -1.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cearley
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates several shifts among those bearing the Cearley surname from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black were consistently at 0% for both years. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped by 5.49%, from 92.31% in 2000 to 87.24% in 2010. Conversely, the percentages of individuals identifying as Two or More Races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw increases. Those who identified as Two or More Races had a significant increase, going from 2.49% to 5.29% (112.45% increase). The Hispanic population grew from 1.85% to 3.24% (a 75.14% increase), and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category rose from 2.56% to 3.31% (a 29.30% increase).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.31% | 87.24% | -5.49% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 5.29% | 112.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.56% | 3.31% | 29.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 3.24% | 75.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |