Explore the Family Name Pelly
The meaning of Pelly
English: 1. from a pet form of the personal name Pell. 2. nickname from Old French pele ‘bald’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pelly in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Pelly' has seen a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,485 but dropped to 64,388 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 35.6%. During this period, the count of individuals with the Pelly surname also decreased from 420 to 309, marking a -26.43% change. The proportion per 100k people similarly declined by 37.5%, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #64,388 | -35.6% |
| Count | 420 | 309 | -26.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.1 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pelly
On the subject of ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Pelly,' based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remains those identifying as White, although this decreased slightly from 82.86% to 78.64%. There was a substantial increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.43% to 4.21%. Those identifying as Black saw a rise from 9.76% to 13.59%. However, there was a steep drop in people identifying as Hispanic, decreasing from 4.05% to 2.27%. No data was recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.86% | 78.64% | -5.09% |
| Black | 9.76% | 13.59% | 39.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 4.21% | 194.41% |
| Hispanic | 4.05% | 2.27% | -43.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |