Explore the Family Name Greenley
The meaning of Greenley
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from either Little Gringley (Nottinghamshire), recorded as Grenlay in 1225, or from Grindley (Staffordshire), recorded as Grenleg in 1251. Both places are named from Old English grēne ‘green’ + lēah ‘clearing’.
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How common is the last name Greenley in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Greenley surname has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Greenley surname was ranked 28,142nd in popularity in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 35,945th, a decrease of 27.73%. The number of people with the Greenley surname also decreased from 801 in 2000 to 624 in 2010, marking a 22.1% reduction. The proportion of people named Greenley per 100k population dropped by 30% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,142 | #35,945 | -27.73% |
| Count | 801 | 624 | -22.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.21 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greenley
The ethnicity of individuals with the Greenley surname, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, has also undergone changes. In 2000, 89.01% of Greenleys identified as White, but this percentage fell to 86.7% in 2010. The proportion of Greenleys identifying as Black increased from 6.12% to 7.05%, while the percentage of those reporting Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant rise from 1% to 1.76%. The percentage of Greenleys identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 2.62% to 2.88%. No Greenleys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.01% | 86.7% | -2.6% |
| Black | 6.12% | 7.05% | 15.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 2.88% | 9.92% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.76% | 76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |