Explore the Family Name Liley
The meaning of Liley
English: variant of Lilly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Liley in the United States?
The surname Liley, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a drop in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 36,630 but by 2010 that rank fell to 48,160, representing a decrease of 31.48%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 576 in 2000 to 439 in 2010, which is a reduction of approximately 23.78%. For every 100,000 people, there were 0.21 individuals named Liley in 2000, but this proportion declined to 0.15 by 2010, marking a decrease of 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #48,160 | -31.48% |
| Count | 576 | 439 | -23.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.15 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liley
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Liley identify as White. This group decreased slightly from 90.97% in 2000 to 87.70% in 2010. The next largest group identifies as Black, increasing from 6.77% in 2000 to 7.74% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also increased from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from no representation in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.97% | 87.7% | -3.59% |
| Black | 6.77% | 7.74% | 14.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.82% | 75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |