Explore the Family Name Connelley
The meaning of Connelley
Irish: variant of Connolly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Connelley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Connelley saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 35,053rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 34,314th rank, representing a 2.11% change. The count of individuals with the surname also increased during this period from 609 to 661, a rise of 8.54%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease from 0.23% to 0.22%, a drop of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #34,314 | 2.11% |
| Count | 609 | 661 | 8.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Connelley
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Connelley, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, though the percentage fell from 93.43% to 88.96%. Those identifying as Black made up 2.63% in 2000 and rose to 4.99% by 2010. The Hispanic representation also increased significantly, from 0.82% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010, marking a 176.83% change. A small percentage of Connelley's identified as being of two or more races, increasing slightly from 1.81% to 1.97%. Additionally, representation from Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in 2010, both making up 0.91% of the Connelley's.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.43% | 88.96% | -4.78% |
| Black | 2.63% | 4.99% | 89.73% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 2.27% | 176.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.97% | 8.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |