Explore the Family Name Gateley
The meaning of Gateley
1. English (Staffordshire and Warwickshire): variant of Gately. 2. Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gatlaoich, see Gately.
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How common is the last name Gateley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gateley has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,145 amongst all surnames in the U.S., but by 2010 it had climbed to 36,426. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, rising by 8.67% from 565 in 2000 to 614 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #36,426 | 1.94% |
| Count | 565 | 614 | 8.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gateley
The Gateley surname's ethnic identity distribution also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Gateleys identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 94.69% in 2000 to 93.65% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 1.06% to 1.14%. Additionally, there was a noticeable rise in those claiming two or more races, climbing from 1.42% to 1.79%. The percentage of Gateleys identifying as Hispanic rose marginally from 2.48% to 2.61%, while no Gateleys identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.69% | 93.65% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 2.61% | 5.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.79% | 26.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 1.14% | 7.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |