Explore the Family Name Gailes
The meaning of Gailes
English (Durham): variant of Gales.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gailes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gailes has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,360th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, its rank dropped to 82,317, representing a decrease of 20.42%. The number of people bearing this name also fell from 269 in 2000 to 229 in 2010, a drop of approximately 14.87%. Its proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 20%, indicating a general decline in its prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #82,317 | -20.42% |
| Count | 269 | 229 | -14.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gailes
When it comes to the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Gailes, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting trends. The majority of Gailes are Black, with an increase from 74.35% in 2000 to 80.79% in 2010. The percentage of White Gailes saw a significant decrease, from 20.82% in 2000 to 13.97% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races comprised about 3% of Gailes both in 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease over the decade. The Hispanic population under this surname showed a rise from 0% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010. However, there were no recorded Gailes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.35% | 80.79% | 8.66% |
| White | 20.82% | 13.97% | -32.9% |
| Two or More Races | 3.35% | 3.06% | -8.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |