Explore the Family Name Darley
The meaning of Darley
English: habitational name from one or more of the places called Darley, such as Darley Hall in Worsborough and Darley in Menwith cum Darley (Yorkshire), Darley (alias Darley Dale) near Bakewell and Darley Abbey (both Derbyshire), Darley Hall in Over by Middlewich (Cheshire), a lost Derleigh in Little Bromley (Essex), Durley (Hampshire), and Durleigh (Somerset). From Old English dēor ‘beast, deer’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. This surname was taken to Ireland in the 17th century.
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How common is the last name Darley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Darley experienced a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked at 14,920, but by 2010, it fell to 15,520, marking a decrease of 4.02%. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname Darley increased from 1,820 in 2000 to 1,886 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.63%. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly by 4.48% from 0.67 to 0.64.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,920 | #15,520 | -4.02% |
| Count | 1,820 | 1,886 | 3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.64 | -4.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darley
Speaking about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Darley, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ethnicity, the highest percentage continues to be White, although there has been a slight decline from 88.13% to 85.37%. Those who identify as Black showed an increase of 7.17%, moving from 5.44% to 5.83%. Hispanic representation also grew by 25.45%, changing from 3.85% in 2000 to 4.83% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islanders and those claiming two or more races saw significant increases with 73.47% and 64.86% respectively. American Indian and Alaskan Native presence also increased, albeit marginally, from 0.60% to 0.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.13% | 85.37% | -3.13% |
| Black | 5.44% | 5.83% | 7.17% |
| Hispanic | 3.85% | 4.83% | 25.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 2.44% | 64.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.85% | 73.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.69% | 15% |