Explore the Family Name Rilley
The meaning of Rilley
Irish: from Mac Raghailligh, see Crilly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rilley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rilley has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 66,274th most common surname and by 2010, it had slipped to the 72,332nd position, a drop of approximately 9.14%. This mirrors a minor decrease in the total count of individuals bearing the surname from 279 to 269, a reduction of 3.58%. Consequently, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 10% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #72,332 | -9.14% |
| Count | 279 | 269 | -3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rilley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rilley also evolved slightly over the decade from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest portion of individuals identifying with this surname classified themselves as White, though this group decreased from 65.95% to 61.71%. The Black community saw an increase from 30.11% to 33.46%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races increased their representation within the Rilley surname from 1.79% to 2.23%. There were no changes in representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, all remaining at near zero levels.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.95% | 61.71% | -6.43% |
| Black | 30.11% | 33.46% | 11.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 2.23% | 24.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |