Explore the Family Name Shetley
The meaning of Shetley
Possibly English: compare Shatley and Shetterly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shetley in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shetley has seen an increase in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 42,056th and climbed to 39,004th by 2010, reflecting a 7.26% growth in ranking. The count of individuals with the Shetley surname also rose from 486 in 2000 to 565 in 2010, equating to an increase of 16.26%. Thus, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.18 to 0.19 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #39,004 | 7.26% |
| Count | 486 | 565 | 16.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shetley
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the ten-year span. In 2000, 96.5% of individuals with the Shetley last name identified as White, but this number decreased slightly to 93.63% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a significant jump from 1.03% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small rise in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, from 1.23% to 1.59%. Notably, the surname began to be associated with the Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, albeit representing only 1.06% of the Shetleys. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged and were at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 93.63% | -2.97% |
| Black | 1.03% | 2.48% | 140.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.59% | 29.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |