Explore the Family Name Pasley
The meaning of Pasley
1. English: variant of Pashley. 2. Scottish: variant of Paisley. Black suggests also that some examples of Pasley and Paisley may be derived from a place known as Pasley or Howpasley, in the Borders region. 3. Possibly an altered form of German Pasler, a variant of Basler, or of Pässler, an occupational name, from an agent derivative of basteln ‘to do handicraft’.
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How common is the last name Pasley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pasley saw a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 9362 in 2000, it moved up to 9320 by 2010 demonstrating a small growth of 0.45%. This was reflected in the count of individuals with the Pasley surname, which rose from 3193 to 3493 over this decade, marking a 9.4% increase. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents remained steady at 1.18, indicating that the relative popularity of the surname didn't substantially change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,362 | #9,320 | 0.45% |
| Count | 3,193 | 3,493 | 9.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.18 | 1.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pasley
The ethnicity associated with the surname Pasley also evolved during this period, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Pasleys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander nearly doubled, going from 0.22% to 0.40%, while those claiming two or more races increased from 1.50% to 1.86%. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 69.97% to 68.48%. The Hispanic representation grew considerably, from 1.69% to 2.46%. Black Pasleys remained relatively stable, shifting only slightly from 26.24% to 26.34%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Natives saw a modest enhancement in their numbers, moving from 0.38% to 0.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.97% | 68.48% | -2.13% |
| Black | 26.24% | 26.34% | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.46% | 45.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.86% | 24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.46% | 21.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.4% | 81.82% |