Explore the Family Name Richley
The meaning of Richley
1. English (Northumberland and Durham): probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place, possibly in the Newcastle area of northeastern England, where the surname is now most concentrated. The name was later influenced by the French name Richelieu in the 18th century. 2. Perhaps also an altered form of Swiss German Richle and Richli, from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name based on rīc, rīh ‘power(ful)’ (see Reich).
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How common is the last name Richley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Richley has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Richley was ranked 65,492nd in terms of popular surnames, but in 2010 it fell to 69,996th place, marking a 6.88% drop. The actual count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor decrease from 283 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, which represents a 1.06% change. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #69,996 | -6.88% |
| Count | 283 | 280 | -1.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Richley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Richley is predominantly White, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, 92.93% of those carrying the Richley surname identified as White, with this figure marginally decreasing to 92.86% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Richley surname holders saw an increase, rising from 3.18% in 2000 to 4.29% in 2010. This marks a significant 34.91% change. The surname didn't register any change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities over the decade, with figures remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.93% | 92.86% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 3.18% | 4.29% | 34.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |