Explore the Family Name Worsley
The meaning of Worsley
English (Lancashire): habitational name from Worsley in Lancashire or Worsley Farm in Rock (Worcestershire). The Lancashire placename may derive from an Old English personal name Weorcgȳth (genitive Weorcgȳthes) + Old English lēah ‘wood, woodland clearing’. The Worcestershire placename may take its name from a lost stream-name Worf + Old English lēah.
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How common is the last name Worsley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Worsley" has experienced minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Worsley was ranked as the 13,830th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had slightly dropped to the 14,030th position, a change of -1.45%. However, the number of people bearing this surname increased from 2,005 to 2,147, indicating a growth rate of 7.08% over the decade. The proportion of individuals named Worsley per 100,000 people remained relatively stable, decreasing marginally by 1.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,830 | #14,030 | -1.45% |
| Count | 2,005 | 2,147 | 7.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.73 | -1.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Worsley
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Worsley". Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identified as White decreased from 61.05% to 57.99%, while those identified as Black saw a marginal increase from 36.96% to 37.40%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, jumping from 1.05% to 2.33%. Additionally, there was significant growth in the number of individuals reporting two or more races, increasing from 0.75% to 1.68%. Although the percentages were small, there was the emergence of Asians/Pacific Islanders and American Indians/Alaskan Natives among people with this surname in 2010, which did not exist in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.05% | 57.99% | -5.01% |
| Black | 36.96% | 37.4% | 1.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.33% | 121.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.68% | 124% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |