Explore the Family Name Studley
The meaning of Studley
English: habitational name from any of various places called with Old English stōd ‘stud, horses’ + lēah ‘clearing’, including Studley (Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Warwickshire, Yorkshire), and especially Stoodleigh (Devon) and Stoodleigh in West Buckland (Devon).
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How common is the last name Studley in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Studley has seen some minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Studley ranked as the 16,208th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to rank 16,765th, representing a decrease of 3.44%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 1,639 in 2000 to 1,704 in 2010, an increase of 3.97%. However, when considering the proportion of people with the Studley surname per 100,000 U.S. residents, there was a slight decline from 0.61 in 2000 to 0.58 in 2010, a drop of 4.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,208 | #16,765 | -3.44% |
| Count | 1,639 | 1,704 | 3.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.58 | -4.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Studley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Studley identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 97.56% in 2000 to 95.95% in 2010. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw notable increases over the decade, rising from 0.73% to 1.06% and from 0.73% to 1.47% respectively. Individuals identifying as Two or More Races also experienced a significant increase from 0.43% to 1.06%. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were negligible or non-existent in both years, with the percentage for Black dropping to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 95.95% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 1.47% | 101.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 1.06% | 45.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.43% | 1.06% | 146.51% |
| Black | 0.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |