Explore the Family Name Iley
The meaning of Iley
1. English (Durham): habitational name from Brent Eleigh or Monks Eleigh in Suffolk, or perhaps from Illey in Worcestershire. The Suffolk placename derives from an Old English personal name Illa (genitive Illan) + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’. The Worcestershire placename derives from the Old English personal name Hilla or Illa + lēah. Alternatively, the name may be a variant of Ely. 2. Perhaps an Americanized form of German Ihle.
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How common is the last name Iley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Iley has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Iley was ranked 66,274th in terms of popularity among all surnames recorded in the US, while in 2010 it fell to the 80,926th spot, marking a decline of 22.11%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also dropped during this decade. From a total of 279 individuals in 2000, the figure stood at 234 by 2010, reflecting a drop of 16.13%. The census also noted that for every 100,000 individuals, the proportion named Iley decreased by 20%, falling from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #80,926 | -22.11% |
| Count | 279 | 234 | -16.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Iley
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides an overview of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Iley. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals carrying this surname identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.68% over the period. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races or Black appears to have decreased to zero during this time. Interestingly, the percentage of people with the Iley surname who identify as Hispanic remained almost constant, experiencing only a minute decrease of 0.47%. It's worth noting that no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.11% | 92.74% | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.14% | -0.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |