Explore the Family Name Schley
The meaning of Schley
German: 1. from Middle Low German, Middle High German slī, slīg, slie ‘tench’, a nickname for someone thought to resemble a tench or a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman or seller of these fish. 2. possibly a topographic name for someone living by the Schlei river.
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How common is the last name Schley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schley saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schley had a rank of 11770 and was held by about 2,437 individuals or 0.9 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank decreased to 12782 and the count slipped to 2414, accounting for approximately 0.82 per 100,000 people, marking a decrease of 8.6% in rank and 0.94% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,770 | #12,782 | -8.6% |
| Count | 2,437 | 2,414 | -0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 0.82 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schley also shifted during this time period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (82.27%), followed by Black (14.12%). However, by 2010, while most people with the surname still identified as White (80.24%) and Black (15.00%), there was noted growth in other ethnic identities. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 0.29% to 0.62%, marking a change of 113.79%. Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 0.25% to 0.75%, a change of 200%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Schley identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.35% to 2.24%. Meanwhile, there was a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, falling from 1.72% to 1.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.27% | 80.24% | -2.47% |
| Black | 14.12% | 15% | 6.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.24% | 65.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.16% | -32.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.75% | 200% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.62% | 113.79% |