Explore the Family Name Imlay
The meaning of Imlay
Scottish: variant of Imlach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Imlay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Imlay has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 28,118 in 2000, and dropped to 29,019 in 2010, representing a 3.2% decrease in popularity. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased from 802 in 2000 to 818 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 2%. However, the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 6.67%, from 0.3 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,118 | #29,019 | -3.2% |
| Count | 802 | 818 | 2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Imlay
In terms of ethnicity, the Imlay surname is predominantly associated with the white ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.14% of individuals with the surname were identified as white, although this proportion slightly decreased to 92.79% in 2010. There is also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander, and those claiming two or more races, with growth rates of 36.8% and 41.96% respectively. The number of Hispanics also doubled from 1% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of the Imlay surname among Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native communities during both these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 92.79% | -2.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 3.18% | 41.96% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2.08% | 108% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.25% | 1.71% | 36.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |