Explore the Family Name Hails
The meaning of Hails
English: variant of Hayles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hails in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Hails' has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,821st, but by 2010, it had dropped to 66,371st, representing a change of -48.08%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a decline from 451 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, marking a -33.92% difference. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k people fell by -41.18%, from 0.17 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #66,371 | -48.08% |
| Count | 451 | 298 | -33.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.1 | -41.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hails
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Hails', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes over the decade. In 2000, approximately 79.38% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this figure decreased to 72.82% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identify as Black increased from 19.07% in 2000 to 23.49% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was an introduction of mixed race identity, with 2.35% identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010. The identities of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no recorded instances in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.38% | 72.82% | -8.26% |
| Black | 19.07% | 23.49% | 23.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |