Explore the Family Name Drylie
The meaning of Drylie
Scottish: habitational name from Drylaw in Midlothian.
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How common is the last name Drylie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Drylie has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 83,004 to 81,458, indicating an increase in its prevalence by approximately 1.86%. This means that more people were recorded with this surname in the census. Additionally, the actual count of people with the Drylie surname increased by nearly 10%, growing from 211 individuals in 2000 to 232 individuals in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Drylie per 100,000 remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #81,458 | 1.86% |
| Count | 211 | 232 | 9.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drylie
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Drylie, there have been some minor changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all (99.05%) of the people with the Drylie surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage slightly decreased to 95.69%, while the percentage identifying as two or more races increased to 2.59% in the same time span. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either the 2000 or 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.05% | 95.69% | -3.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |