Explore the Family Name Pawley
The meaning of Pawley
English: variant of Pauley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pawley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pawley has exhibited a minor decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 30,292nd in prevalence, while in 2010 it fell slightly to the 31,211th position, marking a 3.03% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased modestly by 1.92%, from 729 in 2000 to 743 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease of 7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,292 | #31,211 | -3.03% |
| Count | 729 | 743 | 1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pawley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Pawley surname identify as White, with a negligible change of -0.03% between 2000 and 2010. During this period, there were no recorded Pawleys who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was a minor increase of 5.62% of individuals identifying as Black and a more noticeable increase of 20.33% identifying as Hispanic. The percentage of Pawleys identifying as two or more races saw a decrease of 21.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.65% | 94.62% | -0.03% |
| Black | 1.78% | 1.88% | 5.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.48% | 20.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.08% | -21.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |