Explore the Family Name Nagley
The meaning of Nagley
Variant of Negley, a surname of Swiss German origin.
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How common is the last name Nagley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Nagley" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nagley was ranked as the 82,344th most popular surname in the United States, while by 2010, it had slipped to the 87,663rd spot, reflecting a change of -6.46%. The count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 213 in 2000 to 212 in 2010, which is a -0.47% change. The proportion of individuals named Nagley per 100K population also declined by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #87,663 | -6.46% |
| Count | 213 | 212 | -0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nagley
The ethnicity distribution for the Nagley surname in the United States, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority identify as White. This group made up 95.77% in 2000, dropping slightly to 94.34% in 2010, a change of -1.49%. Interestingly, there was a small but notable increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, from zero in 2000 to 2.83% in 2010. No Nagleys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 94.34% | -1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |