Explore the Family Name Eardley
The meaning of Eardley
English (Staffordshire): habitational name from Eardley Hall in Audley, Stafforshire.
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How common is the last name Eardley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eardley saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eardley ranked 27,085th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States but dropped to a rank of 28,131st in 2010, marking a change of -3.86%. However, the total count of individuals with the Eardley surname slightly increased from 841 to 851 people, a small growth rate of 1.19%. Despite this increase, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,085 | #28,131 | -3.86% |
| Count | 841 | 851 | 1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eardley
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Eardley surname. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 96.55% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.77% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 1.19% in 2000 and grew to 1.53% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, jumping from 0.59% in 2000 to 1.29% in 2010 – a significant change of 118.64%. The proportion of Black individuals with this surname fell from 1.07% to 0.82%, a decrease of 23.36%. No individuals with the Eardley surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 95.77% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.53% | 28.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 1.29% | 118.64% |
| Black | 1.07% | 0.82% | -23.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |