Explore the Family Name Kaley
The meaning of Kaley
1. Americanized form of German Kahle. Compare Kahley or Köhler (see Kohler). 2. English (Yorkshire and Buckinghamshire): variant of Caley.
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How common is the last name Kaley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kaley has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kaley ranked as the 28,256th most common surname, but dropped to the 29,719th rank in 2010, a decrease of 5.18%. The count of people with this surname also saw a slight decline, from 797 in 2000 to 792 in 2010, representing a change of -0.63%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Kaley per 100k also went down by 10%, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,256 | #29,719 | -5.18% |
| Count | 797 | 792 | -0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaley
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kaley from the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased substantially by 80.95%, from 0.63% in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.63% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010, an increase of 70.55%. However, there was a decline in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, decreasing from 96.11% in 2000 to 93.18% in 2010. There was also a decrease in those reporting two or more races, dropping from 0.88% in 2000 to 0.63% in 2010. Interestingly, the number of individuals identifying as Black rose from 0% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant, with no reported individuals in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 93.18% | -3.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.78% | 70.55% |
| Black | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 1.14% | 80.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0.63% | -28.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |