Explore the Family Name Hyles
The meaning of Hyles
English: variant of Hills.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hyles in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hyles has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,705th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 65,782nd spot, marking a 14% drop. The actual count of individuals with the Hyles surname also fell slightly during this time period, from 330 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 8.79%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people carrying the Hyles surname decreased by 16.67%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to just 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #65,782 | -14% |
| Count | 330 | 301 | -8.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hyles
As for ethnic identity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among those bearing the Hyles surname between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up a majority, though their percentage saw a small drop from 70% to 67.11%. Those identifying as Black saw an increase from 23.33% to 25.25%. There were slight decreases in representation among those identifying as Hispanic (from 3.03% to 2.66%) and those reporting two or more races (from 2.73% to 2.33%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70% | 67.11% | -4.13% |
| Black | 23.33% | 25.25% | 8.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 2.66% | -12.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 2.33% | -14.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |