Explore the Family Name Erdley
The meaning of Erdley
1. Americanized form of Hungarian Erdelyi. 2. English: variant of Eardley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Erdley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Erdley saw a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 60,557th most popular and fell slightly to 61,123rd in 2010, showing a small change of -0.93. The count, however, rose from 311 individuals with this surname to 329, experiencing a growth rate of 5.79%. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 dropped by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #61,123 | -0.93% |
| Count | 311 | 329 | 5.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erdley
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Erdley surname. The overwhelming majority identify as White, making up 94.86% in 2000 and increasing to 97.26% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 2.57% to 1.82%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black fell from 1.61% to zero. No significant changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, remaining at zero percent throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 97.26% | 2.53% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 1.82% | -29.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |