Explore the Family Name Hayley
The meaning of Hayley
English: variant of Haley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hayley in the United States?
The surname Hayley saw fluctuations in popularity over the course of a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 33,380th but dropped to 37,029th by 2010, marking a decrease of almost 11 percent. The number of people bearing this surname also declined from 645 to 603, representing a reduction of approximately 6.51 percent. The proportion of individuals with this name per 100,000 people also fell by around 16.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,380 | #37,029 | -10.93% |
| Count | 645 | 603 | -6.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hayley
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hayley, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over time. In 2000, about 82.33 percent of those with the surname were identified as White, decreasing slightly to 81.43 percent in 2010. The percentage of Black individuals with the Hayley surname increased from 12.40 percent to 13.27 percent during the same period. Representation from Asian/Pacific Islander category dropped from 1.09 percent to zero, while the Hispanic category saw an increase from none to 2.32 percent. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell slightly from 2.64 percent to 2.49 percent. There was no representation from the American Indian and Alaskan Native category in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.33% | 81.43% | -1.09% |
| Black | 12.4% | 13.27% | 7.02% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 2.49% | -5.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |