Explore the Family Name Erdely
The meaning of Erdely
Hungarian (Erdély): variant of Erdélyi (see Erdelyi). Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Laszlo, Antal.
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How common is the last name Erdely in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Erdely has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Erdely was ranked as the 69,201st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 63,873rd spot, marking a 7.7% change. The number of people with this surname also grew during this decade, with a count of 265 in 2000 increasing to 312 by 2010, a rise of nearly 18%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Erdely per 100,000 people also saw an uptick of 10%, moving from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #63,873 | 7.7% |
| Count | 265 | 312 | 17.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erdely
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Erdely, again drawing from the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White, with percentages of 96.6% and 94.55% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. Interestingly, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of White individuals with this surname during this period, dropping by 2.12%. The Hispanic population with the Erdely surname, although smaller, exhibited a significant growth of 33.71%, moving from 2.64% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year under consideration.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 94.55% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 3.53% | 33.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |