Explore the Family Name Ryley
The meaning of Ryley
English and Irish: variant of Riley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ryley in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ryley has seen a slight decrease in rank, from 58999 in 2000 to 60196 in 2010, marking a drop by 2.03%. However, the count of people with this surname has increased by 4.36%, from 321 in 2000 to 335 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 8.33% over this period, going from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #60,196 | -2.03% |
| Count | 321 | 335 | 4.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ryley
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Ryley surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been various changes between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname increased by 8.03%, while the percentage identifying as two or more races increased from zero to 2.69%. Those who identified as White decreased by 4.53%, from 87.23% to 83.28%. Notably, individuals with the Ryley surname who identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 167.95%, albeit from a small base of 1.56% in 2000. The proportion identifying as Black decreased slightly by 4.28%, and there was no change in the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.23% | 83.28% | -4.53% |
| Black | 7.48% | 7.16% | -4.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 4.18% | 167.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.49% | 2.69% | 8.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |