Explore the Family Name Hedley
The meaning of Hedley
Scottish and English (Northumberland and Durham): variant of Headley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hedley in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hedley saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, going from 28,460 to 28,746, a change of -1.0. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 5%, from 789 people in 2000 to 828 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased slightly, from 0.29 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,460 | #28,746 | -1% |
| Count | 789 | 828 | 4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hedley
In terms of ethnicity, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the Hedley surname identified as White, with a small decrease from 87.20% in 2000 to 86.35% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black also dropped slightly from 9.51% to 8.94%. Notably, those who identified with two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase, going from 0.76% to 2.42% over the decade. Hispanic representation decreased from 1.90% to 1.21%. No data was reported for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.2% | 86.35% | -0.97% |
| Black | 9.51% | 8.94% | -5.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 2.42% | 218.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.21% | -36.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |