Explore the Family Name Deely
The meaning of Deely
Irish (Galway): variant of Deeley. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Fergus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deely in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Deely saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 39,240th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 47,272nd place, marking a drop of 20.47%. The number of individuals with the Deely surname also fell during this period, from 528 in 2000 to 449 in 2010, a decrease of 14.96%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Deely surname per 100,000 people dropped by 25.0%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #47,272 | -20.47% |
| Count | 528 | 449 | -14.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.15 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deely
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Deely surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with rates of 95.64% and 95.77% respectively. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.52% in 2000 to 2.00% in 2010, a rise of 31.58%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly, from 1.89% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010. However, there were no individuals with the Deely surname who identified as belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 95.77% | 0.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2% | 31.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.89% | 1.56% | -17.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |