Explore the Family Name Munley
The meaning of Munley
Irish: variant of Manley. This surname is rare in Britain and Ireland, and is found mainly in eastern Scotland.
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How common is the last name Munley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Munley has seen a slight decrease in its popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Munley was ranked 23,638th with 1,000 people carrying this surname, representing 0.37 out of every 100k people. By 2010, although the count had slightly decreased to 978, the rank had dropped to 25,314 reflecting a -7.09% change in ranking and -2.2% change in count. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline of -10.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,638 | #25,314 | -7.09% |
| Count | 1,000 | 978 | -2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.33 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Munley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Munley has also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.3% to 94.89%, other ethnic identities increased. For instance, those reporting Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity increased by 36.67%, as did those reporting two or more races. The Black population also saw a 16.67% increase. Interestingly, even though the previous census reported no Hispanic individuals with the surname Munley, in 2010, it accounted for 0.61%. There were no data changes concerning American Indian and Alaskan Native origin within the Munley surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 94.89% | -1.46% |
| Black | 2.1% | 2.45% | 16.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.23% | 36.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.82% | 36.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |