Explore the Family Name Stanly

The meaning of Stanly

English: variant of Stanley.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Stanly in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stanly has shown a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,563rd most popular surname and increased slightly to 49,177th in 2010, indicating a change of 0.78%. The number of occurrences of this surname also rose over this period, with the count growing from 398 to 428, a rise of 7.54%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.

20002010Change
Rank#49,563#49,1770.78%
Count3984287.54%
Proportion per 100k0.150.150%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stanly

The ethnic identity associated with the Stanly surname has also shifted over this ten-year period, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Notably, there were changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which went from no reported instances in 2000 to proportions of 5.14% and 2.34% respectively. Those claiming two or more races dropped by 33.52%, while individuals identifying as white decreased by 8.19%. Meanwhile, Hispanics saw a slight increase of 9.37% and the black community experienced a surge of 18.26%. These dynamic shifts in ethnic representation reveal the evolving landscape of America's diverse population.

20002010Change
White78.89%72.43%-8.19%
Black11.06%13.08%18.26%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%5.14%0%
Hispanic4.27%4.67%9.37%
Two or More Races3.52%2.34%-33.52%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%2.34%0%