Explore the Family Name Kahley
The meaning of Kahley
Americanized form of German Kahle, Kahler, or Kähler (see Kaehler).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kahley in the United States?
The surname Kahley, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,657th and by 2010, it fell to 44,576th, marking a 7.01% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a small decrease from 492 in 2000 to 482 in 2010, which is a 2.03% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 11.11% from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #44,576 | -7.01% |
| Count | 492 | 482 | -2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kahley
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Kahley surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly White, with a slight decrease from 95.93% in 2000 to 94.40% in 2010. There's been no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black categories. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, going from 1.22% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010, marking a 172.13% increase. The Two or More Races category saw a minor increase from 1.02% to 1.04%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic category noted a decrease from 1.22% to zero over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 94.4% | -1.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.22% | 3.32% | 172.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.04% | 1.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |