Explore the Family Name Stabley
The meaning of Stabley
English (Yorkshire): variant of Staveley and Stabler, two names of different origins but whose pronunciations were much confused from the 17th century onward.
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How common is the last name Stabley in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stabley has seen a significant decline over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 41,793 with a count of 490 individuals bearing the surname. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 55,121 and the count reduced to 373 individuals. This represents a decrease in popularity by almost 31.89 percent and a reduction in the number of individuals by 23.88 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.18 to 0.13, marking a drop of 27.78 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #55,121 | -31.89% |
| Count | 490 | 373 | -23.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.13 | -27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stabley
As for the ethnic identity breakdown of the surname Stabley, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of those bearing the surname were identified as White, accounting for 96.33 percent in 2000 and dropping slightly to 94.10 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities, jumping from 1.22 percent in 2000 to 2.41 percent in 2010 - an impressive increase of 97.54 percent. Hispanic representation also saw growth, increasing from 1.43 percent to 2.68 percent which indicates an 87.41 percent rise. No individuals with the surname Stabley identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 94.1% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.68% | 87.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 2.41% | 97.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |