Explore the Family Name Handly
The meaning of Handly
Irish and English: variant of Hanley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Handly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Handly" has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 50,903rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 49,268th position, showing a positive change of around 3.21%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also increased by 10.91% during this period, from 385 to 427. Yet, the proportion of individuals with the "Handly" surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #49,268 | 3.21% |
| Count | 385 | 427 | 10.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Handly
The ethnic identity associated with the "Handly" surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 89.61% to 89.46%. However, the representation of individuals identifying as Hispanic within the "Handly" surname group experienced a significant increase, surging from 1.30% to 3.51%. Conversely, those identifying as Black saw a substantial decrease from 7.01% to 2.58%. Interestingly, the 2010 data also indicated that some people with the "Handly" surname identified as belonging to two or more races, a category that was not represented in 2000. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.61% | 89.46% | -0.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 3.51% | 170% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Black | 7.01% | 2.58% | -63.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |