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

Addley, 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 Addley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Addley in America

Addley is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Addley surname appeared 122 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 Addley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Addley 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 Addley

The surname Addley is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century in the county of Lancashire. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "æt" meaning "at" and "leah" meaning "a clearing in a forest or woodland." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or resided in a small woodland clearing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Addley can be found in the Lancashire Pipe Rolls of 1246, where it appears as "Adam de Addelegh." This spelling variation, along with others such as "Addelay" and "Addelee," continued to be used until the 16th century when the modern spelling of "Addley" became more standardized.

The Addley surname has a strong connection to the village of Adlington, located in the borough of Chorley, Lancashire. It is believed that the name Adlington itself was derived from the same Old English words that gave rise to the Addley surname, further strengthening the link between the name and the region.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named John Addley was recorded as a landowner in the nearby town of Rivington. His son, Thomas Addley, born in 1384, became a prominent figure in the local community and was involved in various legal disputes over land ownership.

During the 16th century, the Addley family gained prominence in the region, with several members holding positions of authority and influence. One such individual was William Addley, born in 1521, who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in the local administration.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Addley, born in 1678, who was a renowned herbalist and healer in the village of Adlington. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies was widely respected, and she is credited with helping numerous individuals during her lifetime.

As the centuries progressed, the Addley surname spread beyond Lancashire to other parts of England and even overseas. One prominent individual was Sir John Addley, born in 1792, who served as a British diplomat and was stationed in various countries throughout his career.

Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the surname Addley has left an indelible mark on the history and culture of Lancashire, with its origins deeply rooted in the region's landscapes and communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Addley

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

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 Addley 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 Addley 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 Addley was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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