Explore the Family Name Wheatly
The meaning of Wheatly
English: variant of Wheatley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wheatly in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wheatly has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank went from 64,008 in 2000 to 68,949 in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.72 percent. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the Wheatly surname decreased from 291 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, noting a decrease of 2.06 percent. The proportion per 100k also decreased from 0.11 to 0.1 during this period, marking a 9.09 percent decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #68,949 | -7.72% |
| Count | 291 | 285 | -2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wheatly
When it comes to the Wheatly surname's ethnic identity distribution, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races showed an increase from 0 in 2000 to 2.46 in 2010. Those identifying as white dropped slightly from 74.57 percent in 2000 to 70.88 percent in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a minor increase from 3.78 percent in 2000 to 3.86 percent in 2010. Lastly, those identifying as Black saw a rise from 19.24 percent in 2000 to 21.40 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.57% | 70.88% | -4.95% |
| Black | 19.24% | 21.4% | 11.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.78% | 3.86% | 2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |