Explore the Family Name Dalley
The meaning of Dalley
1. Irish: variant of Daly. 2. English (of Norman origin): variant of Dally 2. 3. German: derivative of Dall.
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How common is the last name Dalley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dalley significantly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,524 in terms of prevalence, slipping to a position of 18,910 in 2010 - a plunge of almost 51%. The actual count of people with this surname declined by over 36%, dropping from 2,269 in 2000 to 1,444 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 41.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,524 | #18,910 | -50.99% |
| Count | 2,269 | 1,444 | -36.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.49 | -41.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dalley
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Dalley surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several changes from 2000 to 2010. While the percentage of Dalleys identifying as White slightly decreased from 81.97% to 80.47%, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander nearly doubled, increasing from 0.53% to 1.04%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a notable increase of 69.19%. The group identifying as two or more ethnicities increased modestly, while there were reductions in the proportions identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.97% | 80.47% | -1.83% |
| Black | 12.21% | 11.57% | -5.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.91% | 3.53% | 21.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.91% | 69.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 1.04% | 96.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0.48% | -27.27% |