Explore the Family Name Wansley
The meaning of Wansley
English: habitational name from Wansley in Devon, named with the Old English personal name Want + lēah ‘woodland clearing’, or from Hutton Wandesley in North Yorkshire, named with an unattested Old English personal name (Wand or Wandel) + lēah. The latter seems the more likely source, the surname having been concentrated in Lancashire in the late 19th century. Today there are few if any bearers of the surname in Britain.
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How common is the last name Wansley in the United States?
The surname Wansley saw a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 25,805th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 25,152nd spot, indicating an increase in popularity by approximately 2.53%. The count of individuals with this last name also increased from 896 in 2000 to 986 in 2010, representing a growth rate of around 10.04%. However, the proportion per 100,000 residents remained constant at 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,805 | #25,152 | 2.53% |
| Count | 896 | 986 | 10.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wansley
Data regarding the ethnicity of the Wansley surname, derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a diverse range of ethnic identities. By 2010, there were notable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Hispanic, with their proportions changing to 0.51%, 3.35%, and 2.33% respectively. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw a slight decrease from 51.45% in 2000 to 47.67% in 2010. Interestingly, the fraction of people identifying as White stayed nearly the same over the decade, decreasing marginally by 0.02%. Additionally, a new identity emerged in 2010, with 0.51% of Wansleys identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.45% | 47.67% | -7.35% |
| White | 45.65% | 45.64% | -0.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 3.35% | 100.6% |
| Hispanic | 0.67% | 2.33% | 247.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |