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

Outley, 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 Outley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Outley in America

Outley is the 41359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Outley surname appeared 526 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 Outley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Outley 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 Outley

The surname Outley is believed to have originated in England, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "ut" meaning "out" and "leah" meaning "a clearing in a forest," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived on the outskirts of a village or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the parish records of Staffordshire in 1587, where a William Outley was listed as a resident. The name also appears in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Warwickshire in 1674, indicating its presence in that region.

In the 17th century, the Outley surname was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, where a John Outley was recorded in the parish records of Doncaster in 1642. Additionally, the name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1669, with a Thomas Outley listed as a taxpayer.

Variations in the spelling of the surname have been observed throughout history, including Outlay, Outlie, and Outly. These variations may have arisen due to regional dialects or the inconsistencies in record-keeping practices during those times.

One notable individual with the surname Outley was Sir John Outley (1638-1712), a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was also a prominent landowner and played a role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

Another figure of historical significance was Robert Outley (1761-1839), an English engraver and painter known for his landscapes and portraits. His works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and can be found in various art collections across the United Kingdom.

In the literary world, William Outley (1789-1867) was a British author and educator who wrote several books on grammar and language instruction, including "The Young Student's English Grammar" and "The Elements of English Grammar."

Moving into the 19th century, James Outley (1823-1898) was a notable British architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas. His works include the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Wandsworth and the former Battersea Public Library.

Finally, Sir Frederick Outley (1865-1942) was a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a significant role in the development of naval aviation and was awarded several honors, including the Order of the Bath and the Distinguished Service Order.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Outley

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

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

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