Explore the Family Name Weakley
The meaning of Weakley
English (Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire): variant of Weekley.
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How common is the last name Weakley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Weakley has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 8,993rd in 2000, it fell to 9,403rd by 2010, marking a 4.56% drop. Despite this, the count of people with the Weakley surname actually increased from 3,343 to 3,458, a growth of 3.44%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 residents, there was a 5.65% decrease, shifting from 1.24 to 1.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,993 | #9,403 | -4.56% |
| Count | 3,343 | 3,458 | 3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.24 | 1.17 | -5.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Weakley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts among those bearing the Weakley surname from 2000 to 2010. The largest percentage increase was seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which rose by 104.17%, albeit from a low base of 0.24% to 0.49%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw substantial growth of 37.88%, moving from 1.32% to 1.82%. The Hispanic population represented by the Weakley name also grew considerably by 77.78%, increasing from 1.35% to 2.40%. The White population decreased slightly by 2.18%, from 86.15% to 84.27%, while the Black population remained relatively stable, showing only a minor increase of 1.05% from 10.50% to 10.61%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group showed a decrease of 11.11%, from 0.45% to 0.40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.15% | 84.27% | -2.18% |
| Black | 10.5% | 10.61% | 1.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.4% | 77.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.82% | 37.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.49% | 104.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.4% | -11.11% |