Explore the Family Name Hoyles
The meaning of Hoyles
English: post-medieval variant of Hoyle, with excrescent -s, or possibly from an original plural meaning ‘at the hollows’ (see Hole).
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How common is the last name Hoyles in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoyles has seen a marginal decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 65,862 in 2000, the name moved to 72,771 in 2010, marking a 10.49% decrease in ranking. The number of people sharing this surname also followed a similar trend, with the count decreasing from 281 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, a 4.98% drop. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a fall from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, indicating a 10% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #72,771 | -10.49% |
| Count | 281 | 267 | -4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoyles
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Hoyles, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, remained relatively consistent over the decade from 2000 to 2010. A significant majority of individuals with the surname Hoyles identified as White, making up 74.02% in 2000 and 73.78% in 2010, showing a tiny decrease of 0.32%. Those identifying as Black made up the second largest group, with 25.27% in 2000 and 24.72% in 2010, marking a 2.18% decrease. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.02% | 73.78% | -0.32% |
| Black | 25.27% | 24.72% | -2.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |