Find out how popular the last name Ackerly is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ackerly.

Ackerly, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ackerly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ackerly in America

Ackerly is the 38640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ackerly surname appeared 572 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ackerly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ackerly to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ackerly

The surname Ackerly can be traced back to England, where it first appeared in the 13th century. It is a locational name, derived from the village of Ackerly in Buckinghamshire. The name is believed to have its origins in Old English, with "Ac" meaning "oak" and "leah" meaning "clearing" or "meadow," suggesting it referred to an oak-lined clearing or meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ackerly appears in the Hundred Rolls of Buckinghamshire from 1273, where it is spelled as "Ackerl." This document lists landowners and their properties, indicating that the Ackerly family had established roots in the area by that time.

In the 14th century, the name was found in various forms, such as "Ackerley," "Ackyrley," and "Akkerley," reflecting the variations in spelling common during that era. These variations can be found in historical records like the Pipe Rolls and the Feet of Fines.

A notable early bearer of the name was John Ackerly, who was born in Buckinghamshire around 1490. He served as a member of the local militia and was mentioned in records from the reign of Henry VIII.

During the 17th century, the Ackerly family expanded their presence beyond Buckinghamshire. William Ackerly, born in 1625, was a successful merchant in London and played a role in the city's trade with the American colonies.

In the 18th century, the name Ackerly gained prominence in the literary world. Samuel Ackerly (1741-1819) was a renowned poet and playwright, whose works were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Ackerly (1775-1853), a philanthropist and social reformer. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and established several charitable organizations in London.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, the Ackerly family contributed to the growing industries. James Ackerly (1812-1887) was a successful industrialist and inventor, holding several patents for textile machinery and manufacturing processes.

While the Ackerly name has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration to North America and other English-speaking countries. However, its origins can be traced back to that oak-lined clearing in Buckinghamshire, where the name first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ackerly

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ackerly.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ackerly was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ackerly has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ackerly was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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