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

Tarley, 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 Tarley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tarley in America

Tarley is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tarley surname appeared 218 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 Tarley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tarley 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 Tarley

The surname Tarley has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from a place name, possibly referring to a small hamlet or village where the original bearers of the name resided. The name may have evolved from the Old English words "tær" meaning tar, and "leah" signifying a clearing or meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tarley surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and settlements commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in England during the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, records mention a John de Tarley, who was a landowner in Wiltshire. The "de" prefix in his name indicates a connection to a specific location, likely the village or manor from which the surname originated.

During the 14th century, a certain William Tarley is documented as holding a prominent position in the town of Shrewsbury, Shropshire. This highlights the spread of the surname across different regions of England over the centuries.

In the late 16th century, a notable figure named Robert Tarley (1550-1621) gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder. He was responsible for the construction of several churches and notable structures in the counties of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.

Another individual of note was Sarah Tarley (1695-1768), a writer and poet who published a collection of verse titled "Poetic Musings" in 1745. Her works provided insight into the literary and cultural trends of her time.

The 18th century saw the rise of Charles Tarley (1721-1798), a prominent businessman and merchant who established successful trading enterprises in London. His ventures contributed significantly to the city's economic growth during that period.

As the surname Tarley spread throughout England, it also found its way to other parts of the British Isles and, eventually, to distant corners of the world through emigration and settlement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tarley

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

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

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