Explore the Family Name Daisley
The meaning of Daisley
English: variant, especially in eastern England, of Dearsley, a habitational name from Derisley Farm in Woodditton (Cambridgeshire). The surname is perhaps also a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place, or possibly from Disley in Cheshire. In England the name occurs mainly in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Norfolk, suggesting the former interpretation is the most likely.
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How common is the last name Daisley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Daisley has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Daisley ranked 64,572nd most popular with a count of 288 occurrences. By 2010, the rank increased to 63,524th most popular and the count also increased to 314, showing a 9.03% growth. The proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #63,524 | 1.62% |
| Count | 288 | 314 | 9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daisley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Daisley has shown some shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Daisley surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 72.22% in 2000 to 66.24% in 2010. There was an increase observed in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, from 4.86% to 6.05%, and Black, from 21.53% to 26.43%. No individuals with the Daisley surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.22% | 66.24% | -8.28% |
| Black | 21.53% | 26.43% | 22.76% |
| Hispanic | 4.86% | 6.05% | 24.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |