Explore the Family Name Eyles
The meaning of Eyles
English (southern): variant of Iles (see Lyle).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eyles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eyles has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, it ranked as the 66,676th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 88,685th place, a decrease of 33.01%. The number of individuals with this last name has also decreased, with a count of 277 in 2000 dropping to 209 in 2010, representing a decrease of 24.55%. The proportion per 100k people has also declined from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, a reduction of 30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #88,685 | -33.01% |
| Count | 277 | 209 | -24.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eyles
When it comes to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Eyles surname identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.39% identified as White, and while this number decreased to 93.78% in 2010, it still represented the vast majority. In 2010, there was a small percentage (2.39%) who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which was a new development as there were no individuals identifying as such in 2000. There were no recorded individuals with the Eyles surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or of two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 93.78% | -2.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |