Explore the Family Name Worthley
The meaning of Worthley
English: perhaps a nickname from Middle English worthli ‘worthy, noble, honorable’ (Old English weorthlīg). This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Worthley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Worthley saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, shifting from rank 26,016 to 26,243, a change of -0.87%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.08%, moving from 886 in 2000 to 931 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a small reduction of -3.03%, settling at 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,016 | #26,243 | -0.87% |
| Count | 886 | 931 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Worthley
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes in the distribution of the Worthley surname across different ethnic groups between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero, while those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 52.21%. The majority, Whites, slightly decreased by 1.78% but still held the largest share at 93.34% in 2010. The Hispanic representation grew by a considerable 70.25%, and the Black community appeared in the statistics for the first time in 2010 with a 1.29% share. There was no recorded presence of this surname in the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 93.34% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.69% | 70.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.72% | 52.21% |
| Black | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |