Explore the Family Name Edley
The meaning of Edley
English (Yorkshire): variant of Edgley.
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How common is the last name Edley in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Edley has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Edley ranked as the 58,553rd most common surname. By 2010, it had risen slightly in popularity to rank 57,781st. Likewise, the number of people bearing this surname has also grown, with a count of 324 in 2000 increasing to 352 by 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #57,781 | 1.32% |
| Count | 324 | 352 | 8.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edley
The ethnic identity associated with the Edley surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, has exhibited some changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The White ethnicity remains predominant for this surname, with a minor increase from 53.70% in 2000 to 54.26% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased slightly from 37.35% to 36.65%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase (32.73%) in individuals of Hispanic ethnicity, although the overall percentage remains relatively low at 3.69% in 2010. The representation of those identifying with two or more races decreased by nearly 22% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of individuals with an Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnic identity associated with the Edley surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.7% | 54.26% | 1.04% |
| Black | 37.35% | 36.65% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 3.69% | 32.73% |
| Two or More Races | 4.01% | 3.13% | -21.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |