Explore the Family Name Hamley
The meaning of Hamley
English: variant of Hambly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hamley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hamley has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hamley ranked as the 43,377th most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 469 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, its ranking dropped to 48,530, with an estimated 435 individuals identified with the surname. This represents a decrease of about 11.88% in popularity and 7.25% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #48,530 | -11.88% |
| Count | 469 | 435 | -7.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hamley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Hamley surname exhibited some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals identified as White increased from 78.68% to 84.14% during this period. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 12.15% to 9.89%. There was a notable reduction in those reporting Hispanic ethnicity, down by 50.18%, and those identifying with two or more races also decreased (from 5.33% to 3.68%). There were no individuals who identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.68% | 84.14% | 6.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 12.15% | 9.89% | -18.6% |
| Two or More Races | 5.33% | 3.68% | -30.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 1.38% | -50.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |