Explore the Family Name Cheely
The meaning of Cheely
Possibly an Americanized form of South German Schiele or Swiss German Schieli. Compare Cheeley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cheely in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cheely has marginally increased between 2000 and 2010. Starting at a rank of 36,328 in the year 2000, it climbed to 34,801 by 2010, marking a change of 4.2%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase of 11.51%, rising from 582 in 2000 to 649 in 2010. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #34,801 | 4.2% |
| Count | 582 | 649 | 11.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cheely
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Cheely identified as White, holding steady at approximately 76.73% in 2010, a negligible decrease from 76.80% in 2000. The second most common ethnic identity was Black, which experienced a slight increase from 18.38% in 2000 to 19.57% in 2010. Notably, the Hispanic representation among those bearing the surname Cheely rose by 54.17%, though it comprised a small fraction of the total at 1.85% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly, by nearly half from 2.75% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.8% | 76.73% | -0.09% |
| Black | 18.38% | 19.57% | 6.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.85% | 54.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 1.39% | -49.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |