Explore the Family Name Meneley
The meaning of Meneley
Irish (northern): probably a variant of McNeilly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meneley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Meneley has seen changes in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, Meneley was ranked as the 54,385th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it dropped to the 58,042nd spot, marking a decrease of 6.72%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a slight decrease from 355 in 2000 to 350 in 2010, representing a decline of 1.41%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Meneley surname per 100,000 population decreased by 7.69% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #58,042 | -6.72% |
| Count | 355 | 350 | -1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meneley
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the Meneley surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Meneley surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 89.58% in 2000 to 87.14% in 2010. The percentage identifying as having two or more races also declined, from 4.51% to 2.00%, a significant drop of 55.65%. However, representation within the Hispanic community increased by 37.16%, rising from 4.79% to 6.57%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an introduction of 3.14% in 2010, whereas it had been 0 in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.58% | 87.14% | -2.72% |
| Hispanic | 4.79% | 6.57% | 37.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.51% | 2% | -55.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |