Explore the Family Name Riely
The meaning of Riely
Irish: variant of Reilly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riely in the United States?
According to the data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Riely showed slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Riely ranked as the 50,366th most popular surname and rose slightly in rank to 51,512 in 2010, a decrease by 2.28%. However, the number of individuals with this surname experienced an increase from 390 in 2000 to 404 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 3.59%. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #51,512 | -2.28% |
| Count | 390 | 404 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riely
Based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, shifts occurred within the ethnic identities associated with the surname Riely. Over the course of the decade, the percentage of people with this surname who identify as White increased from 78.21% in 2000 to 80.20% in 2010. There was also a significant rise in those identifying as Hispanic, growing by 93.75% from 1.28% to 2.48%. People identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, rising from 1.28% to 1.73%, a change of 35.16%. Meanwhile, Black identifiers decreased from 18.21% to 15.10%, a drop of 17.08%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.21% | 80.2% | 2.54% |
| Black | 18.21% | 15.1% | -17.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.48% | 93.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.73% | 35.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |