Explore the Family Name Stearley
The meaning of Stearley
Possibly English: variant of Sturley, Sterley, which have the form of a habitational name, though its source has not been identified.
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How common is the last name Stearley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stearley has witnessed a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the rank of the surname Stearley was 59,916 which slipped to 64,721 in 2010, marking a change of -8.02%. The count of people with the Stearley surname also slightly dipped from 315 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, signifying a decrease of 2.54%. In terms of proportion per 100k, it fell by 16.67% from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #64,721 | -8.02% |
| Count | 315 | 307 | -2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stearley
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stearley, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is almost exclusively tied to individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.73% of individuals with the surname identified as White and this figure saw a slight drop to 98.37% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Furthermore, there were no recorded instances of the surname amongst individuals identifying with two or more races for the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 98.37% | -0.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |