Explore the Family Name Selley
The meaning of Selley
English (Devon): 1. variant of Seeley. 2. habitational name from Selly Oak in Northfield (Worcestershire), probably from Old English scelf ‘shelf, ledge’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
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How common is the last name Selley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Selley has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Selley was ranked as the 45,651st most common surname in the United States with a count of 441 individuals possessing that name. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 52,619 and the total count had decreased by 10.66% to 394. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #52,619 | -15.26% |
| Count | 441 | 394 | -10.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Selley exhibits some changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those bearing the Selley name identified as White in 2000 and 2010 (83.9% and 80.71% respectively), there has been a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. On the other hand, individuals identifying as Hispanic or Black showed an increase, with Hispanics moving from 2.49% to 3.3% and Blacks from 12.7% to 14.47%. There was no change recorded in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.9% | 80.71% | -3.8% |
| Black | 12.7% | 14.47% | 13.94% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 3.3% | 32.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |