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

Schooley, 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 Schooley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schooley in America

Schooley is the 8342nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schooley surname appeared 3,968 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Schooley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schooley 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 Schooley

The surname Schooley has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "scol" or "scolu," meaning "school" or "place of learning," combined with the suffix "-ey" or "-y," indicating a location or place.

One of the earliest recorded references to this surname can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1275, where it appears as "de Scoleley." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone residing near or associated with a school or educational institution.

During the Middle Ages, the name was also spelled in various ways, such as Scoleye, Scoley, and Scouley, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling practices of the time. It is likely that the surname originated from a specific place name, although the exact location remains uncertain.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir John Schooley, who lived in the late 14th century and served as a member of the English Parliament. Another historical figure was Thomas Schooley, born in 1603, who was among the early settlers of New Jersey in the American colonies.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence in Scotland, particularly in the Borders region. One of the earliest recorded instances is Robert Schooley, born in 1620 in Berwickshire, who later became a prominent merchant and landowner.

Moving into the 18th century, William Schooley (1715-1798) was a notable figure who served as a captain in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the United States.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Schooley (1788-1863), a Quaker minister and advocate for abolition and women's rights in the early 19th century. She was known for her powerful sermons and efforts to promote social justice.

Throughout history, the Schooley surname has been present across various regions, with bearers contributing to various fields, including education, politics, business, and social reform movements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schooley

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

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

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