Explore the Family Name Gorley
The meaning of Gorley
English: variant of Gourley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gorley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gorley in the United States has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gorley was ranked 31,464th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 33,645th in rank, signifying a drop of approximately 6.93%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 696 in 2000 to 677 in 2010, a reduction of about 2.73%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Gorley per 100,000 residents fell by 11.54% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,464 | #33,645 | -6.93% |
| Count | 696 | 677 | -2.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorley
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Gorley surname, significant changes were noticed based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Among those who identify as White, the percentage slightly increased from 86.93% in 2000 to 87.15% in 2010. The Black community with the Gorley surname saw an increase of about 15.95%, going from 7.90% to 9.16%. Those identifying as having two or more races also increased, rising from 1.01% to 1.77% - a growth of 75.25%. However, the proportion of Hispanic individuals with this surname declined considerably by 40.66%, dropping from 2.73% to 1.62%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.93% | 87.15% | 0.25% |
| Black | 7.9% | 9.16% | 15.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.77% | 75.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 1.62% | -40.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |