How Common Is the Last Name Charley?
An estimated 4,770 people in the United States share the surname Charley. That's about 1 in 70,418 Americans. This data comes from the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau surname frequency tables.
This page covers the Charley surname's frequency in the U.S. population, its rank among all American surnames, and a breakdown of ancestry and ethnicity data from the Census. You can also check how many people share any first + last name combination involving Charley.
Estimated Americans with this Surname
4,770
About 1 in 70,418 people in the U.S.
Census Rank
#7,876
Frequency Rate
1.42
per 100,000 people
Census Count
4,201
2010 Census
Data Source
2010
U.S. Census Bureau
Ancestry and Ethnicity for Charley
The Charley surname is most commonly associated with people who identify as American Indian/Alaska Native (56.18%). The next largest groups are White (20.07%) and Black (15.35%).
Self-reported race and ethnicity from the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau surname tables. Some categories may be suppressed for privacy when sample sizes are small.
First Name + Charley Combinations
How many people share a full name with Charley as the last name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Charley Surname: Questions and Answers
How common is the last name Charley?
Charley is the #7,876 most common surname in the United States, with an estimated 4,770 people sharing this last name. It appears at a rate of 1.42 per 100,000 Americans.
What ethnicity is the surname Charley?
The Charley surname is most commonly associated with people who identify as American Indian/Alaska Native (56.18%). The next largest groups are White (20.07%) and Black (15.35%). This data comes from the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau surname tables, which include self-reported race and ethnicity breakdowns.
How many people named [First Name] Charley are there?
We can estimate any first + last name combination. Popular examples: Michael Charley, James Charley, John Charley. Search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this surname data come from?
Surname frequency data comes from the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau decennial surname tables. These list every surname appearing in the Census along with frequency rates and demographic breakdowns. Full methodology.
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