Explore the Family Name Webley
The meaning of Webley
English (Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Somerset): habitational name from a place in Herefordshire named Weobley, from the Old English personal name, Wibba + lēah ‘wood, woodland clearing’.
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How common is the last name Webley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Webley has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 36,956th popular, but by 2010, it had risen to the 33,410th spot, reflecting an overall growth rate of 9.6%. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 569 in 2000 to 683 in 2010, up by 20.04%. Additionally, the proportion of people with the Webley surname per 100,000 individuals slightly grew from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, indicating a rise of 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,956 | #33,410 | 9.6% |
| Count | 569 | 683 | 20.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.23 | 9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Webley
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts within the Webley surname holders. For example, those identifying as Black saw an increase from 38.14% in 2000 to 45.24% in 2010, a change of 18.62%. The percentage of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity also rose dramatically, from 1.76% in 2000 to 3.66% in 2010, a whopping 107.95% change. Conversely, there was a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, from 54.31% in 2000 to 46.85% in 2010, a drop of 13.74%. Meanwhile, the proportion of people reporting as having two or more races fell by 31.18%, from 5.10% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.31% | 46.85% | -13.74% |
| Black | 38.14% | 45.24% | 18.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 3.66% | 107.95% |
| Two or More Races | 5.1% | 3.51% | -31.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |