Explore the Family Name Friedley
The meaning of Friedley
Americanized form of Swiss German Friedli.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Friedley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Friedley has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Friedley ranked 49,869 in popularity with a count of 395, reflecting a proportion of 0.15 per 100k individuals. By 2010, its rank decreased to 56,444 with a count of 362, which is a proportion of 0.12 per 100k. This represents a -13.18% change in rank and an -8.35% change in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #56,444 | -13.18% |
| Count | 395 | 362 | -8.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Friedley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Friedley identified as White both in 2000 (96.46%) and in 2010 (95.03%). The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.03% in 2000 to 2.76% in 2010, marking a 35.96% change. There was also a slight increase in those identifying with two or more races, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 95.03% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.76% | 35.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |