Explore the Family Name Stockley
The meaning of Stockley
1. English: variant of Stokley. 2. Altered form of Swiss German Stöckli or Stöckle, diminutives of Stock 2.
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How common is the last name Stockley in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stockley experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,338 among all surnames but dropped to 38,265 by 2010, representing a drop of 18.33%. The number of people with the surname also decreased during this time period, going from 671 in 2000 to 579 in 2010, a decline of 13.71%. The proportion of individuals with the Stockley surname per 100,000 people also fell by 20%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,338 | #38,265 | -18.33% |
| Count | 671 | 579 | -13.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stockley
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stockley from 2000 to 2010. During this decade, the percentage of White individuals with this surname declined slightly from 81.97% to 79.62%. There was also a decrease in the percentage of Hispanics, from 3.73% to 3.45%. However, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, from 13.26% to 14.85%, as well as those identifying as two or more races, which nearly doubled from 0.89% to 1.73%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.97% | 79.62% | -2.87% |
| Black | 13.26% | 14.85% | 11.99% |
| Hispanic | 3.73% | 3.45% | -7.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.73% | 94.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |