Explore the Family Name Wakely
The meaning of Wakely
English (southern, especially Dorset and Devon): variant of Wakeley.
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How common is the last name Wakely in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Wakely' experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell by about 2.14%, from 39,176 to 40,016 within that decade. However, despite the drop in rank, the absolute count of individuals with the surname increased by 3.59% from 529 to 548. This increase did not outpace population growth, as indicated by the proportion per 100,000 people, which saw a reduction of 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #40,016 | -2.14% |
| Count | 529 | 548 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wakely
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Wakely', based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals some shifts over the same time period. In 2000, approximately 93.01% of those carrying the surname identified as White, compared to 91.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic identity among those with the surname increased by 73.54%, albeit from a small base of 1.89%. There was also a minor presence of Black ethnicity, which decreased by 14.64%, from 3.21% to 2.74%. Despite these changes, there was no reported presence of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities for this surname in either year. Interestingly, by 2010, there was a small percentage (1.09%) who identified with two or more races, a category not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.01% | 91.42% | -1.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 3.28% | 73.54% |
| Black | 3.21% | 2.74% | -14.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |