Explore the Family Name Eatherly

The meaning of Eatherly

Probably an altered form of English Atherley. This surname is found mainly in TN.

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How common is the last name Eatherly in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Eatherly' saw a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,232nd in popularity but dropped to 49,546th by 2010, representing a 14.6% decrease. The count of people with the Eatherly surname also decreased during this decade, dropping from 471 in 2000 to 424 in 2010, a decline of roughly 10%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the surname's prevalence fell by 17.65%, from 0.17 to 0.14.

20002010Change
Rank#43,232#49,546-14.6%
Count471424-9.98%
Proportion per 100k0.170.14-17.65%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eatherly

When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the 'Eatherly' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, comprising 94.27% in 2000 and 90.80% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 3.68%. The percentage of Eatherlys identifying as Black increased significantly, jumping from 1.06% to 2.59%, indicating a growth of 144.34%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, showing only a minimal decrease from 1.91% to 1.89%. The ethnicity data for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed (S) in 2000, but by 2010, both groups accounted for 1.89% and 1.42% respectively.

20002010Change
White94.27%90.8%-3.68%
Black1.06%2.59%144.34%
Asian/Pacific Islander1.91%1.89%-1.05%
Hispanic0%1.89%0%
Two or More Races1.91%1.42%-25.65%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%1.42%0%