Explore the Family Name Mackley
The meaning of Mackley
1. English: habitational name from Mackley House in Sudbury (Derbyshire). The placename derives from an Old English personal name Macca + Old English lēah ‘wood, woodland clearing’. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of Swiss German Mägli (see Magley) or of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname (compare Mackler).
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How common is the last name Mackley in the United States?
The surname Mackley has seen a significant rise in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Mackley was ranked 19,618 in popularity among all surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 16,313 representing a 16.85% increase. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,272 in 2000 to 1,767 in 2010, an increase of 38.92%. The proportion of people with the surname Mackley per 100,000 increased from 0.47 to 0.6 during this period, marking a 27.66% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,618 | #16,313 | 16.85% |
| Count | 1,272 | 1,767 | 38.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.6 | 27.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mackley
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mackley has diversified over time. In 2000, the majority of Mackleys were White (93.24%), but this percentage decreased to 91% by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander saw substantial increases. Black Mackleys increased from 2.28% to 3.45%, a 51.32% change. Asian/Pacific Islander Mackleys increased from 0.39% to 0.57%, a 46.15% change. Those reporting two or more races also increased from 1.49% to 2.15%, a 44.3% change. The percentages of Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native Mackleys also saw minor increases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.24% | 91% | -2.4% |
| Black | 2.28% | 3.45% | 51.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 2.15% | 44.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2.09% | 6.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0.74% | 17.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.57% | 46.15% |