Explore the Family Name Dearnley
The meaning of Dearnley
English: habitational name from Dearnley in Lancashire.
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How common is the last name Dearnley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dearnley has maintained a fairly steady popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 131,366, and by 2010, it had slightly dropped in popularity to rank 139,228, marking a decrease of approximately 5.98%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by a marginal 0.84% during this decade, from 119 in 2000 to 120 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.04 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,366 | #139,228 | -5.98% |
| Count | 119 | 120 | 0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dearnley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Dearnley identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 94.96% to 98.33% over this decade. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased significantly from 5.04% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No individuals with the Dearnley surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 98.33% | 3.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.04% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |