Explore the Family Name Whorley
The meaning of Whorley
English (North Yorkshire and Durham): variant of Worley.
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How common is the last name Whorley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whorley showed slight shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 22,240, but by 2010, it had dipped slightly to a rank of 22,856, marking a 2.77% decrease. Despite this slip in rank, the count of individuals with the Whorley surname actually increased by 3.51%, from 1,082 in 2000 to 1,120 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named Whorley per 100,000 decreased by 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,240 | #22,856 | -2.77% |
| Count | 1,082 | 1,120 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whorley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Whorley surname was primarily linked to the White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those with the surname identified as White, though this percentage did drop by 3.73% over the decade. The second most common ethnicity associated with Whorley was Black, which saw a 10.88% increase over the ten-year period. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also increased significantly, by 53.96%. The Hispanic representation among those with the Whorley surname decreased by 14.86%, while there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.5% | 77.5% | -3.73% |
| Black | 16.91% | 18.75% | 10.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 2.14% | 53.96% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 0.63% | -14.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |