Explore the Family Name Hudley
The meaning of Hudley
Probably an altered form of English Hundley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hudley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Hudley surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it held the rank of 53,904 and by 2010, it had dropped to 57,372, demonstrating a change of -6.43 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 359 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, reflecting a -1.11 percent change. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction of -7.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #57,372 | -6.43% |
| Count | 359 | 355 | -1.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hudley
The ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Hudley surname has also undergone some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Hudleys identifying as Black rose slightly from 79.94 percent in 2000 to 83.66 percent in 2010. Those identifying as White saw a decrease from 16.16 percent to 12.96 percent while the Hispanic representation fell from 2.23 percent to 1.41 percent. No changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, there was a new category of individuals who identified with two or more races by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.94% | 83.66% | 4.65% |
| White | 16.16% | 12.96% | -19.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 1.41% | -36.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |