Explore the Family Name Gayles
The meaning of Gayles
1. English: variant of Gale, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Gölz (see Goelz).
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How common is the last name Gayles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gayles has seen a moderate increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,642nd in terms of the most common surnames and had a count of 1,192 individuals. By 2010, it had climbed slightly to become the 20,434th most common surname with a count of 1,300 individuals, representing a growth rate of about 9.06%. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Gayles per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,642 | #20,434 | 1.01% |
| Count | 1,192 | 1,300 | 9.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gayles
A look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gayles, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals some shifts over the same decade. The majority of individuals with the name Gayles identify as Black, although there was a slight decrease from 88.51% in 2000 to 85.62% in 2010. Those identifying as White also decreased from 5.87% to 4.69% during this period. However, there was an uptick in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, increasing from 2.77% to 5.77%, and a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 2.68% to 3.38%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.51% | 85.62% | -3.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.77% | 5.77% | 108.3% |
| White | 5.87% | 4.69% | -20.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 3.38% | 26.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |