Explore the Family Name Whalley
The meaning of Whalley
English (Lancashire and Cheshire): variant of Whaley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whalley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whalley has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Whalley was ranked 26,694th in terms of popularity, with a count of 858 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 35,016 while the count decreased to 644, marking a significant decline of 31.18% in rank and 24.94% in population count. The proportion of people with the Whalley surname per 100k also fell from 0.32 to 0.22 during the same period, showing a decrease of 31.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,694 | #35,016 | -31.18% |
| Count | 858 | 644 | -24.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.22 | -31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whalley
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Whalley surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Whalley identified as White (95.80%), followed by smaller percentages identifying as Black (1.75%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.70%), and Two or more races (0.93%). By 2010, while most still identified as White (93.17%), there was a small increase in those identifying as Black (2.02%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.09%). Notably, the census saw an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic (2.17%), which was not previously recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 93.17% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Black | 1.75% | 2.02% | 15.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.09% | 55.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |