Explore the Family Name Christley
The meaning of Christley
English: variant of Chrisley. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Christley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Christley has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,021st in popularity with 414 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had fallen to the 50,564th most popular surname, despite the count of individuals remaining relatively constant at 413. This represents a change of -5.3 in rank and a -0.24% change in the count of individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #50,564 | -5.3% |
| Count | 414 | 413 | -0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Christley
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Christley identify as White, accounting for 92.03% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 90.31% in 2010. A small percentage (5.07% in 2000 and 5.08% in 2010) identify as Black. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year. However, by 2010, 1.45% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, and 2.42% identified as belonging to two or more ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.03% | 90.31% | -1.87% |
| Black | 5.07% | 5.08% | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |