Explore the Family Name Chandley
The meaning of Chandley
English (Lancashire and Cheshire): possibly a variant of Charnley or Cantley.
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How common is the last name Chandley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Chandley' decreased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chandley was ranked as the 40,833rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 57,101st place, reflecting a decline in popularity of 39.84%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell over this time period, from 504 people in 2000 to just 357 in 2010 - a reduction of 29.17%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people carrying the Chandley surname decreased from 0.19 to 0.12, marking a change of -36.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #57,101 | -39.84% |
| Count | 504 | 357 | -29.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.12 | -36.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chandley
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Chandley', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that between 2000 and 2010, there were no changes reported in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races; the figures remained at zero. The percentage of White individuals bearing this surname slightly increased from 94.25% to 96.08%. There was also a slight growth in the Hispanic category, rising from 1.59% to 1.96%, which indicates a change of 23.27%. However, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname dropped to zero in 2010, compared to 2.78% in 2000. There was no data recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.25% | 96.08% | 1.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.96% | 23.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |