Explore the Family Name Ailes
The meaning of Ailes
English: variant of Ayles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ailes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Ailes' has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ailes was ranked 29,964th in terms of popularity and had 739 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 38,902 with only 567 individuals bearing the surname, indicating a decrease of 23.27%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also fell by 29.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,964 | #38,902 | -29.83% |
| Count | 739 | 567 | -23.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.19 | -29.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ailes
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Ailes', based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as White went from 89.85% to 88.89%, a slight decrease. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 128.7%, going from 1.08% to 2.47%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 7.71% to 6.35%. Those who identify with two or more races increased from 0.68% to 1.23%. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.85% | 88.89% | -1.07% |
| Black | 7.71% | 6.35% | -17.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.47% | 128.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 1.23% | 80.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |