Explore the Family Name Golley
The meaning of Golley
English (Cornwall): variant of Gulley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Golley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Golley saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 73,154 to 73,215. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.29%, from 247 to 265. The proportion of people named Golley per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09 over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #73,215 | -0.08% |
| Count | 247 | 265 | 7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Golley
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Golley also experienced changes from 2000 to 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. White individuals made up the majority of those with this surname, with an increase of 2.16% from 80.16% to 81.89%. There was a notable decrease in the percentage of Black individuals bearing the surname, dropping 23.24% from 13.77% to 10.57%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also dropped 27.47% from 3.64% in 2000 to 2.64% in 2010. It's noteworthy that during this period, the surname began to appear among individuals identifying with two or more races, while it continued not to be associated with Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.16% | 81.89% | 2.16% |
| Black | 13.77% | 10.57% | -23.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.02% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.64% | 2.64% | -27.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |