Explore the Family Name Dunckley
The meaning of Dunckley
English (Northamptonshire): variant of Dunkley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunckley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dunckley saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,675th in terms of frequency, with 241 people carrying the name. By 2010, the ranking had slipped to 76,768th, even though the count increased to 250 individuals, marking a growth rate of 3.73 percent. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the Dunckley surname dropped by 11.11 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #76,768 | -2.8% |
| Count | 241 | 250 | 3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunckley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Dunckley surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.10% of the Dunckleys identified as White, while in 2010, this figure slightly decreased to 95.20%, indicating a change of -1.96%. The surname does not seem to be linked to other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 95.2% | -1.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |