2000
#114,852
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Texley
An English locational surname derived from a place name containing the Old English elements "telga" meaning "plank" or "beam" and "leah" meaning "woodland clearing" or "meadow".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Texley. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Texley surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Texley in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Texley, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Texley
The surname Texley is of English origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly derived from the Old English words "teox" meaning "dyer" and "leah" meaning "clearing" or "meadow." This suggests that the name may have originated from a location where dyers or cloth workers lived and worked.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Texley can be traced back to the 13th century. One notable reference is found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which mentions a Robert de Texleye from Staffordshire. This suggests that the name was established in the Midlands region of England during this period.
In the 14th century, the surname appears in various historical records, including the Pipe Rolls of 1332, which mention a William de Texley from Lincolnshire. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of England by this time.
The Texley surname has also been linked to several place names in England, such as Texley Hall in Lancashire and Texley Farm in Oxfordshire. These locations may have contributed to the development and dissemination of the surname.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Texley was Sir John Texley (c. 1350 - 1412), a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War. He was known for his bravery and was awarded lands in Warwickshire for his service.
Another notable figure was Thomas Texley (c. 1470 - 1543), a prominent merchant and landowner from Yorkshire. He was involved in the wool trade and became a wealthy and influential member of his community.
In the 16th century, the surname Texley was associated with the Reformation in England. William Texley (1509 - 1587) was a Protestant clergyman and author who wrote extensively on religious matters during the reign of Elizabeth I.
During the 17th century, the Texley family established themselves in various parts of England. One notable member was Robert Texley (1612 - 1688), a successful farmer and landowner from Gloucestershire.
In the 18th century, the Texley surname continued to be found across England. One notable individual was Elizabeth Texley (1732 - 1810), a philanthropist and social reformer from Derbyshire, who worked to improve the living conditions of the poor in her local community.
Throughout its history, the Texley surname has been associated with various occupations, including cloth workers, merchants, clergymen, farmers, and landowners. While not a particularly common surname, it has left its mark on English history and continues to be carried by families around the world today.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Texley
Among Census respondents with the surname Texley, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Texley bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Texley surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 111
- Two or more races5.8% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Texley
Texley appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
-11 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,758 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-9 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,699 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,852 | 141 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 15,758 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 10,699 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Texley surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,610 | #141,309 | -8.2% |
| Count | 130 | 121 | -6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Texley bearers went from 130 to 121 (-6.9% change). The surname moved down 10,699 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #141,309.
FAQ
Texley surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Texley?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Texley. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Texley?
Texley ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Texley. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Texley.
Has Texley become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Texley went from 130 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 9 (-6.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Texley?
Among Census respondents with the surname Texley, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Hispanic (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Texley in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Texley appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Two or More Races (5.8%), Hispanic (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Texley (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Texley mean?
An English locational surname derived from a place name containing the Old English elements "telga" meaning "plank" or "beam" and "leah" meaning "woodland clearing" or "meadow". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Texley (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Texley?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Texley? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.