Explore the Family Name Shrigley
The meaning of Shrigley
English: habitational name from Shrigley in Macclesfield (Cheshire), which is recorded as Scriglegh in the 14th century. The placename derives from Old English scrīc ‘shrike, mistle thrush’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
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How common is the last name Shrigley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shrigley has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 81,700th and by 2010, it had dropped to 90,495th, marking a decline of 10.76%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 215 in 2000 to 204 in 2010, a change of -5.12%. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people also reduced by 12.5% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #90,495 | -10.76% |
| Count | 215 | 204 | -5.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shrigley
In terms of ethnicity, the Shrigley family has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Throughout these years, there were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of white individuals with this surname increased slightly from 95.35% to 96.08%. Interestingly, while in 2000, 2.79% identified as Hispanic, there were no recorded Hispanics with this surname in 2010. On the other hand, a new category emerged in 2010 with 2.45% identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 96.08% | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |