Explore the Family Name Fayle
The meaning of Fayle
1. Manx: variant of McPhail, from Mac Giolla Phoil ‘son of Paul’s servant’. 2. Scottish, Irish, and English: variant of Fail.
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How common is the last name Fayle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fayle experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,938 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to a rank of 81,458, representing a change of -7.27. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dipped marginally, from 236 in 2000 to 232 in 2010, a decrease of -1.69. Consequently, for every 100,000 people, the proportion with the surname Fayle decreased by -11.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #81,458 | -7.27% |
| Count | 236 | 232 | -1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fayle
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fayle, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity, which increased from 94.92% in 2000 to 96.98% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Fayle being associated with Asian or Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or Black ethnicities in either year. There was a small proportion (2.12%) of individuals with the surname Fayle identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 96.98% | 2.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.12% | 0% | 0% |