Explore the Family Name Nedley
The meaning of Nedley
English (northern) and Scottish (Lanarkshire): perhaps a variant of Needley, itself a variant of Needler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nedley in the United States?
The surname Nedley has seen a slight increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Nedley held the rank of 64,934 among popular surnames but rose to the rank of 61,436 in 2010 — a modest growth of 5.39%. The count of people with the surname also increased from 286 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, a change of approximately 14.34%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained at 0.11 both years, indicating that while the total number of people with this surname grew, its overall prevalence in the population remained stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #61,436 | 5.39% |
| Count | 286 | 327 | 14.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nedley
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the surname Nedley identify as White. In 2000, approximately 95.45% identified as White, though this figure slightly decreased to 91.13% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw an increase during this period, rising from 3.5% in 2000 to 7.03% in 2010 — a significant change of about 100.86%. No noticeable changes were reported for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, and there were no individuals who identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 91.13% | -4.53% |
| Black | 3.5% | 7.03% | 100.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |