Explore the Family Name Kriley
The meaning of Kriley
Probably an altered form of Irish Crilly.
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How common is the last name Kriley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Kriley" is reasonably uncommon in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 59,916 in terms of popularity and slightly slipped to rank 61,899 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.31%. The number of individuals bearing this name, however, increased from 315 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 2.86%. Nevertheless, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 of the population decreased by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #61,899 | -3.31% |
| Count | 315 | 324 | 2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kriley
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides us with insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Kriley surname. In both 2000 and 2010, no one carrying the Kriley surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or reported belonging to two or more races. The overwhelming majority of those bearing the Kriley name identified as White, with numbers increasing from 96.51% in 2000 to 97.22% in 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, from 2.22% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010, representing a change of -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 97.22% | 0.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 1.85% | -16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |