Explore the Family Name Wakley
The meaning of Wakley
English (Devon): variant of Wakeley.
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How common is the last name Wakley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wakley has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 42,056 but slipped to 52,037 by 2010, marking a decrease of 23.73%. The number of individuals carrying the Wakley surname also declined from 486 in 2000 to 399 in 2010, a drop of 17.9%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the name Wakley per 100,000 decreased by 22.22%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #52,037 | -23.73% |
| Count | 486 | 399 | -17.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wakley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Wakley surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group saw a slight increase from 91.36% in 2000 to 92.98% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also increased marginally from 2.47% to 2.51% within the same period. An interesting rise was seen in the category of individuals identifying with two or more races, which rose from 1.65% in 2000 to 2.26% in 2010, a significant change of 36.97%. However, there were no recorded people with the Wakley surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The count for those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 3.09% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.36% | 92.98% | 1.77% |
| Black | 2.47% | 2.51% | 1.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 2.26% | 36.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.09% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |