Explore the Family Name Gatley
The meaning of Gatley
English and Irish: variant of Gately.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gatley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gatley has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gatley stood at rank 49,057 but slipped to 52,619 in 2010, representing a 7.26% drop in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 2.23%, from 403 in 2000 to 394 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Gatley surname per 100k population declined by 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #52,619 | -7.26% |
| Count | 403 | 394 | -2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gatley
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Gatley surname identify as White, with a minimal increase from 91.56% in 2000 to 91.62% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races grew significantly by 53.02%, though still representing a small fraction of the total. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname fell by 24.63%. The census did not record any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.56% | 91.62% | 0.07% |
| Black | 4.71% | 3.55% | -24.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 2.28% | 53.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |