Explore the Family Name Chisley
The meaning of Chisley
English: possibly a habitational name from Chisley Vale in Norfolk, or, alternatively, a variant of Chesley.
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How common is the last name Chisley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chisley saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chisley ranked 34,757 in popularity with a count of 615 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 39,352, representing a decrease of 13.22%. The number of people bearing the Chisley surname also decreased by 9.11% to 559. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people fell from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, marking a decline of 17.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,757 | #39,352 | -13.22% |
| Count | 615 | 559 | -9.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chisley
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Chisley identify as Black. In 2000, this group made up 93.17% of all Chisleys, though this percentage fell slightly to 88.55% in 2010. There were no reported Chisleys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year. The percentage of Chisleys who identified as White declined from 3.90% in 2000 to 3.40% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 2.11% in 2000 to 7.16% in 2010, a notable growth of 239.34%. No change was observed in the category of American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.17% | 88.55% | -4.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 7.16% | 239.34% |
| White | 3.9% | 3.4% | -12.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |