Explore the Family Name Hyler
The meaning of Hyler
Americanized form of German Heiler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hyler in the United States?
The surname "Hyler" held a ranking of 18,857 in popularity based on the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census data. By the year 2010, it had slipped slightly to 19,992 – a change of -6.02 percent. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also marginally dropped from 1,341 in 2000 to 1,340 in 2010, marking a -0.07 percent change. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of -10.0 percent, moving from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,857 | #19,992 | -6.02% |
| Count | 1,341 | 1,340 | -0.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.45 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hyler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most Hyler individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 80.76 percent to 79.25 percent. The second-largest ethnicity group was Black, which saw a small increase from 14.77 percent to 15.60 percent over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races also increased from 2.54 percent to 3.06 percent. The Hispanic representation within the Hyler surname population saw an increase from 1.34 percent in 2000 to 1.57 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.76% | 79.25% | -1.87% |
| Black | 14.77% | 15.6% | 5.62% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 3.06% | 20.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.57% | 17.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |