Explore the Family Name Hyle
The meaning of Hyle
Americanized form of Dutch and North German Heil.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hyle in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Hyle' has seen a noticeable decrease between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranking 38,644 in 2000, it fell to a rank of 45,569 in 2010, representing a decline of 17.92%. The overall count of individuals with this last name also decreased by 12.83%, from 538 in 2000 to 469 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of people named Hyle per 100,000 also dropped by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #45,569 | -17.92% |
| Count | 538 | 469 | -12.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hyle
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Hyle', as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of bearers of the 'Hyle' surname identified as white, though this proportion decreased slightly from 96.10% in 2000 to 93.39% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying their ethnic identity as Black or belonging to two or more races increased from 1.12% to 1.71%, respectively. Additionally, there was an emergence of individuals who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native by 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. However, no individuals with the 'Hyle' surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 93.39% | -2.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.71% | 52.68% |
| Black | 1.12% | 1.71% | 52.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |