Explore the Family Name Mawdsley
The meaning of Mawdsley
English: habitational name from Mawdesley in Lancashire, named in Middle English with the Anglo-Norman French female personal name Maud + Middle English ley ‘woodland clearing’.
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How common is the last name Mawdsley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mawdsley has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 77,742nd most popular, but by 2010, it had increased its rank to 72,568th, showing a 6.66% change. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also increased from 229 in 2000 to 268 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 17.03%. The proportion of people named Mawdsley per 100,000 population also saw a 12.5% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #72,568 | 6.66% |
| Count | 229 | 268 | 17.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mawdsley
Examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Mawdsley, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 94.32% identified as White, which increased to 96.27% by 2010, marking a 2.07% change. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.62% to zero during the same period. The Hispanic representation also decreased to zero in 2010 from 2.18% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.32% | 96.27% | 2.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |