Explore the Family Name Hackley
The meaning of Hackley
1. English: variant of Hagley. 2. Americanized form of German Hackler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hackley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Hackley' saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,395 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to 18,804, reflecting a 22.14% drop in rank. The number of individuals bearing this name also fell from 1,749 in 2000 to 1,457 in 2010, marking a decline of 16.7%. This resulted in a proportion per 100k change of -24.62, further indicating its decreasing popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,395 | #18,804 | -22.14% |
| Count | 1,749 | 1,457 | -16.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.49 | -24.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hackley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those with the 'Hackley' surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 68.84% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 65.41% in 2010. Black identification increased slightly from 26.19% to 27.59% during the same period. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities saw a rise from 2.52% to 3.91%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 1.37% to 2.33%. However, the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.29% and 0.80% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.84% | 65.41% | -4.98% |
| Black | 26.19% | 27.59% | 5.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.52% | 3.91% | 55.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.33% | 70.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |