Explore the Family Name Whelpley
The meaning of Whelpley
English: habitational name from Whelpley Hill in Ashley Green, Buckinghamshire or from any of the places called Whelpley in Hailsham, Sussex, and Whiteparish, Wiltshire, all named with Old English hwelp ‘whelp, cub, young animal’ + lēah ‘(woodland) clearing’.
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How common is the last name Whelpley in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Whelpley has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 31,202nd most common surname, but by 2010, its ranking had improved to 29,334th, marking a 5.99% increase. The number of people with this surname also rose during this period, from 703 to 806, reflecting a 14.65% growth. The proportion of individuals with the Whelpley surname per 100,000 people also experienced a slight uptick from 0.26 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #29,334 | 5.99% |
| Count | 703 | 806 | 14.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whelpley
The ethnic identity associated with the Whelpley surname also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 95.87% in 2000 to 93.55% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this group saw a significant increase, rising from 2.7% to 4.84%, indicating a 79.26% change. Those identifying as belonging to two or more ethnicities also went up marginally, from 1% to 1.12%. However, there were no individuals with an Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identity reported.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 93.55% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 4.84% | 79.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.12% | 12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |