Explore the Family Name Cheeley
The meaning of Cheeley
Possibly an Americanized form of South German Schiele or Swiss German Schieli. Compare Cheely.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cheeley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cheeley has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 53,191, but by 2010, it had dropped to 63,218, marking an almost 19% decrease in popularity. The number of people with the surname also declined during this period, moving from 365 individuals in 2000 to 316 in 2010, a drop of roughly 13%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 21.43%, indicating that the surname is becoming less common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #63,218 | -18.85% |
| Count | 365 | 316 | -13.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cheeley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cheeley also changed between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals classified as White made up the largest percentage carrying the Cheeley name in both census years, although there was a small decrease from 63.84% in 2000 to 61.71% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a slight increase, going from 33.15% in 2000 to 34.18% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a decrease, dropping from 2.19% to 1.90%. No data was reported for the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.84% | 61.71% | -3.34% |
| Black | 33.15% | 34.18% | 3.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 1.9% | -13.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |