Explore the Family Name Wherley
The meaning of Wherley
English: possibly a variant of Worley. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Wherley in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wherley saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,774th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 33,731st, a decrease of 6.16 percent. The count of people with this surname also decreased slightly, going from 687 in 2000 to 675 in 2010, resulting in a 1.75 percent decrease. The proportion of the population with the surname Wherley per 100,000 people also fell by 8 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #33,731 | -6.16% |
| Count | 687 | 675 | -1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wherley
The ethnicity associated with the surname Wherley, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010. The vast majority identified as White, with 97.38 percent in 2000 and 97.33 percent in 2010, showing only a slight decrease. A small percentage identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, decreasing from 1.46 percent in 2000 to 1.33 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Black during both census years. However, in 2010, an additional category appeared with 1.19 percent of individuals identifying as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 97.33% | -0.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.46% | 1.33% | -8.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |