Explore the Family Name Peasley
The meaning of Peasley
English: habitational name from Peasley, a lost place in Hailes (Gloucestershire). The placename derives from Old English pise ‘pea’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
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How common is the last name Peasley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Peasley slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,598 and fell to 15,985 in 2010, denoting a change of -2.48%. However, the number of people bearing the Peasley surname increased from 1,720 in 2000 to 1,816 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 5.58%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease during this period, moving from 0.64 to 0.62, showing a decrease of 3.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,598 | #15,985 | -2.48% |
| Count | 1,720 | 1,816 | 5.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.62 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peasley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Peasley displayed significant changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw an increase of 34.15% and 45.45% respectively. There was nearly a doubling (97.66%) in the percentage of those identifying with two or more races, while the percentage of Black individuals more than doubled, increasing by 102.45%. The proportion of White individuals, however, decreased by 3.83%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a modest increase of 1.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.07% | 90.47% | -3.83% |
| Black | 1.63% | 3.3% | 102.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 2.53% | 97.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.6% | 45.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.51% | 1.54% | 1.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.55% | 34.15% |