Explore the Family Name Westley
The meaning of Westley
English (Leicestershire and Northamptonshire): variant of Wesley.
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How common is the last name Westley in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Westley has seen a slight downtrend in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 14,030 to 14,076, representing a decrease of 0.33 percent. However, the count of individuals with this surname has actually increased by 8.37 percent over the same period, growing from 1,972 to 2,137. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline, dropping by 1.37 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,030 | #14,076 | -0.33% |
| Count | 1,972 | 2,137 | 8.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.72 | -1.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westley
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts among those with the surname Westley between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage increase was seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander group, which grew by 56.86 percent, followed by the American Indian and Alaskan Native group, which rose by 43.48 percent. The ethnicity identifying as two or more races also saw an increase of 12.18 percent. On the other hand, the White group saw a decrease of 5.82 percent. The Hispanic group slightly decreased by 2.73 percent, while the Black group increased by 6.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.54% | 53.25% | -5.82% |
| Black | 38.29% | 40.85% | 6.69% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 2.67% | 12.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 1.78% | -2.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.8% | 56.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.66% | 43.48% |