Explore the Family Name Ealy
The meaning of Ealy
English: variant of Ely.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ealy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ealy saw a minor drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 7163rd most common surname, while in 2010, it slipped to the 7543rd position, marking a decline of 5.31%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 4296 in 2000 to 4408 in 2010, an increase of 2.61%. Proportionally, Ealy's occurrence per 100,000 people decreased by 6.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,163 | #7,543 | -5.31% |
| Count | 4,296 | 4,408 | 2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.59 | 1.49 | -6.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ealy
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest ethnic identity associated with the surname Ealy is Black, which increased marginally from 50.63% in 2000 to 51.02% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White with the surname Ealy dipped by 4.56%, moving from 46.09% in 2000 to 43.99% in 2010. The Hispanic representation almost doubled, rising dramatically by 101.96%. Those with Asian/Pacific Islander identity remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly by 3.33%, while the percentage of those identifying as Two or more races experienced a significant increase by 58.39%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category, however, saw a sharp decline of 42.55% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.63% | 51.02% | 0.77% |
| White | 46.09% | 43.99% | -4.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 2.36% | 58.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 2.06% | 101.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.29% | -3.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.27% | -42.55% |