Explore the Family Name Edgerly
The meaning of Edgerly
English: habitational name from Edgerley (Shropshire), Edgerley Farm in Hurstpierpont (Sussex), Edgerley Farm in Clanfield (Oxfordshire), or Hedgerley Wood in Chinnor (Oxforshire).
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How common is the last name Edgerly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Edgerly saw a mild decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 17884 in popularity, but it dropped slightly in rank to 18984 by 2010, representing a change of -6.15%. The count of individuals with the Edgerly surname also decreased marginally from 1443 in 2000 to 1436 in 2010, reflecting a -0.49% change. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname dipped by -7.55%, from 0.53 in 2000 to 0.49 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,884 | #18,984 | -6.15% |
| Count | 1,443 | 1,436 | -0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.49 | -7.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edgerly
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Edgerly surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were shifts across various ethnic groups between 2000 and 2010. Although the White demographic remained dominant, their representation fell from 93.28% to 90.04%. Hispanic ethnic identity saw a significant increase, rising from 1.11% to 2.65%, a change of roughly 138.74%. Black ethnicity also increased by 43.93%, from 3.05% to 4.39%. Additionally, those identifying as two or more races increased modestly from 1.73% to 1.81%. Lastly, there were new entries for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010 that had not been present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.28% | 90.04% | -3.47% |
| Black | 3.05% | 4.39% | 43.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.65% | 138.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.81% | 4.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |