Explore the Family Name Deeley
The meaning of Deeley
1. Irish (Galway): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibhghiolla ‘descendant of Duibhghiolla’, from dubh ‘black, dark(-haired)’ + giolla ‘lad’. 2. English: variant of Dilley.
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How common is the last name Deeley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Deeley saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 33,333 and dropped to 40,261 in 2010, a change of -20.78%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 646 in 2000 to 544 in 2010, marking a -15.79% change. Moreover, the proportion of people named Deeley per 100,000 individuals also fell by -25.0%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,333 | #40,261 | -20.78% |
| Count | 646 | 544 | -15.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.18 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deeley
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Deeley according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.90% in 2000 to 93.93% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased marginally from 2.01% to 2.21% in the same period. Notably, in 2010, 2.57% of those with the surname were identified as belonging to two or more ethnicities, an increase from 0% in 2000. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 93.93% | -3.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.57% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 2.21% | 9.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |