Explore the Family Name Reckley
The meaning of Reckley
1. Possibly English: habitational name from a lost or unidentifed place. 2. Possibly an Americanized form of South German Rechle: variant of Recher 1. The surname Rechle is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Reckley in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reckley showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 61,855 but it slipped to 65,244 by 2010, marking a 5.48% drop. The count of individuals with the Reckley surname, however, remained fairly stable at around 304, up marginally from 303 in 2000. The proportion of people named Reckley per 100,000 people also saw a small decline, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #65,244 | -5.48% |
| Count | 303 | 304 | 0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reckley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift within the Reckley name bearers. The percentage identifying as white dropped from 71.29% in 2000 to 65.13% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as black witnessed an increase from 27.06% to 31.58% over the same period. Interestingly, there was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, a new category emerged in 2010, with 1.64% of people with the Reckley surname identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.29% | 65.13% | -8.64% |
| Black | 27.06% | 31.58% | 16.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |