Explore the Family Name Garley
The meaning of Garley
English (Northamptonshire): from South Gorley in Ibsley or North Gorley in Fordingbridge (both in Hamphire), both meaning ‘wedge-shaped woodland clearing’ from Old english gāra ‘triangular-shaped piece of ground’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’, or perhaps from a lost or as yet unidentified place of similar name. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Eloy, Osvaldo, Tomas.
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How common is the last name Garley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Garley has seen a slight dip between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Garley ranked 48,877th in popularity with a count of 405 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 50,659, a change of -3.65%. However, the actual count of people with the Garley surname slightly increased to 412, a growth rate of 1.73%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #50,659 | -3.65% |
| Count | 405 | 412 | 1.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts among those bearing the Garley surname from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up 39.51% of the population in 2000, but this figure declined to 35.19% in 2010. Similarly, the Hispanic population saw a small decrease of -2.84%, going from 42.22% to 41.02%. On the other hand, there was a significant increase in the Black population, which went up by 45.95%, from 15.80% to 23.06%. No changes were recorded in the ethnicities of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The group identifying as Two or more races, which accounted for 1.23% of the population in 2000, was not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.22% | 41.02% | -2.84% |
| White | 39.51% | 35.19% | -10.93% |
| Black | 15.8% | 23.06% | 45.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |