Explore the Family Name Darnley
The meaning of Darnley
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Dearnley, a habitational name from Dearnley, Lancashirehire.
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How common is the last name Darnley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Darnley has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Darnley was ranked 52,289th in popularity and by 2010, it had climbed to the 46,314th spot – a change of 11.43%. The number of people bearing the Darnley name also increased during this period, from 373 in 2000 to 460 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 23.32%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase, from 0.14 to 0.16, marking a 14.29% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #46,314 | 11.43% |
| Count | 373 | 460 | 23.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darnley
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Darnley surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage dropped slightly from 80.70% to 78.48% over the decade. Those identifying as Black represented the second largest group and saw the most significant growth, increasing from 13.40% in 2000 to 16.74% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased marginally. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or two or more races. The Hispanic representation fell from 2.68% to 2.17% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.7% | 78.48% | -2.75% |
| Black | 13.4% | 16.74% | 24.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 2.17% | -19.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.61% | 1.74% | 8.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |