Explore the Family Name Karley
The meaning of Karley
English and Irish: variant of Carley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Karley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Karley saw slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 111,740th in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 115,639th — a decrease of 3.49%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Karley surname increased from 146 in 2000 to 151 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 3.42%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,740 | #115,639 | -3.49% |
| Count | 146 | 151 | 3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karley
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Karley, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several insights. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 88.36% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 86.75% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw an increase, moving from 6.85% in 2000 to 8.61% in 2010. Notably, there was no change in those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native over these years. However, the Black community saw a new representation in 2010 at 3.31%, where the percentage was previously zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.36% | 86.75% | -1.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.85% | 8.61% | 25.69% |
| Black | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |