Explore the Family Name Wasley
The meaning of Wasley
English: habitational name perhaps from Wesley’s Farm in Romsley (Worcestershire). The placename derives from Old English west ‘west, western’ + lēah ‘wood, woodland clearing’.
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How common is the last name Wasley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wasley saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,567 and fell to 36,204 by 2010, indicating an 11.17% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 6.92%, from 665 in 2000 to 619 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Wasleys per 100,000 people dropped by 16%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,567 | #36,204 | -11.17% |
| Count | 665 | 619 | -6.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wasley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts from 2000 to 2010. While there were no changes reported among Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indians/Alaskan Natives, there was an increase in the percentage of Wasleys who identify as Hispanic (from 2.41% to 3.39%) and those reporting two or more ethnicities (from 1.5% to 2.1%). The proportion of Wasleys identifying as White decreased slightly from 93.98% in 2000 to 92.25% in 2010. The data for Black Wasleys was suppressed in 2010 following privacy protocols.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 92.25% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 3.39% | 40.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.1% | 40% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |