Explore the Family Name Egley
The meaning of Egley
1. Americanized form of German Egli. 2. English (Yorkshire): variant of Edgley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Egley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Egley has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Egley ranked 44,738th in popularity among surnames in the U.S. By 2010, it had dropped to 49,546th, marking a decrease of 10.75%. The count of individuals with the surname also decreased by 6.19% during this period, going from 452 to 424. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Egley per 100k fell by 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #49,546 | -10.75% |
| Count | 452 | 424 | -6.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Egley
In terms of ethnicity, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant changes in ethnic identity among those with the Egley surname from 2000 to 2010. However, there were slight increases in the population identifying as two or more races and Hispanic, rising by 82.58% and 94.74%, respectively. Despite these increases, the majority (92.92%) of those carrying the Egley surname identified as White in 2010, a slight reduction from 95.58% in 2000. The census reported no individuals with the Egley surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 92.92% | -2.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 2.83% | 82.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.59% | 94.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |