Explore the Family Name Gayler
The meaning of Gayler
1. English (southeastern): variant of Gaylor 1. 2. German: possibly a variant of Göhler, see Goehler. This surname is rare in Germany; in North America it may thus also be an altered form of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname, perhaps Geiler. 3. Variant of Gaylor 2, a surname of French origin (see Gaillard). History: The surname Gayler of French origin (see 3 above) is associated in particular with the Huguenots (see Gaylord).
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How common is the last name Gayler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gayler saw a small decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 31,202nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 32,031st position, marking a slight decrease of 2.66%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly during this period, from 703 to 720, indicating a growth of 2.42%. The proportion per 100,000 people also took a dip from 0.26 to 0.24, signifying a drop of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #32,031 | -2.66% |
| Count | 703 | 720 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gayler
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Gayler, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the name remained predominantly associated with White ethnicity, slipping slightly from 93.46% to 92.78%, there were some noteworthy changes among other ethnicities. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders recorded as Gayler went from 0.00% to 0.97% in 2010, while those identifying as Two or more races saw a slight decrease from 1.99% to 1.67%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic percentage mildly increased by 1.30% to reach 3.89%. The surname did not show any association with Black ethnicity or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.46% | 92.78% | -0.73% |
| Hispanic | 3.84% | 3.89% | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 1.67% | -16.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |