Explore the Family Name Hunley
The meaning of Hunley
English: variant of Hundley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hunley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hunley has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it dropped from position 6910 in 2000 to 7323 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 6%. Despite this slip in rank, there was actually an increase in the number of people carrying the Hunley name during this decade. The count grew from 4478 to 4556, showing a modest growth rate of 1.74%. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 people, the surname saw a drop of roughly 7.23% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,910 | #7,323 | -5.98% |
| Count | 4,478 | 4,556 | 1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.66 | 1.54 | -7.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hunley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hunley has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with the surname, at 81.06% in 2000, but this percentage decreased slightly to 79.17% by 2010. People identifying as Black accounted for the second-largest group, with a minor increase from 15.77% to 15.87% over the decade. The most significant changes were observed in those identifying as Hispanic and those reporting two or more races. The percentage of Hispanic individuals increased by 80.21%, while those identifying with two or more races rose by 70.77%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups saw smaller increases of 20.00% and 3.92%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.06% | 79.17% | -2.33% |
| Black | 15.77% | 15.87% | 0.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 2.22% | 70.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.73% | 80.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.53% | 3.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.48% | 20% |