Explore the Family Name Wisley
The meaning of Wisley
Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Wisely.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wisley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wisley has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. The rank of the surname dropped from 51,352 in the year 2000 to 67,747 in 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 31.93%. The count, which is the number of individuals with the surname, also fell by about 23.62% from 381 in 2000 to 291 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname dropped by 28.57% from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #67,747 | -31.93% |
| Count | 381 | 291 | -23.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wisley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wisley has also seen significant changes between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White increased by 3.89%, going up from 87.66% in 2000 to 91.07% in 2010. On the other hand, the proportion of those identifying as Black decreased by 38.69%, falling from 8.4% in 2000 to 5.15% in 2010. The group identifying with two or more ethnicities saw an increase of 31.30% from 1.31% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. No data was available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The Hispanic category saw a decrease to 0% in 2010 from 1.57% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.66% | 91.07% | 3.89% |
| Black | 8.4% | 5.15% | -38.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.72% | 31.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |