Explore the Family Name Negley
The meaning of Negley
Americanized form of Swiss German Naegeli or Nägeli, variants of Nagel. Compare Nagley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Negley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Negley saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 21,479th most popular surname, but it fell to the 24,031st position by 2010, reflecting an 11.88% drop. The actual count of people bearing the surname also decreased from 1,134 in 2000 to 1,049 in 2010, marking a 7.5% decline. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Negley surname per 100,000 people also fell by 14.29%, from 0.42 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,479 | #24,031 | -11.88% |
| Count | 1,134 | 1,049 | -7.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.36 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Negley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes for those carrying the Negley name between 2000 and 2010. White remained the predominant ethnic identity, although it experienced a slight decrease from 97.18% to 95.90%. Two or more races showed a significant increase, rising from 0.88% to 1.43%, a change of 62.50%. Hispanic representation also increased, going from 0.53% to 0.86%, reflecting a 62.26% growth. While there were no individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, small percentages were reported in 2010. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native showed a modest increase, up 22.58% from 0.62% to 0.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 95.9% | -1.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.43% | 62.5% |
| Hispanic | 0.53% | 0.86% | 62.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0.76% | 22.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |