Explore the Family Name Jiles
The meaning of Jiles
English: variant of Giles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jiles in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jiles has seen slight growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname in terms of popularity remained nearly the same, moving from 7515th place in 2000 to 7500th in 2010, a minimal change of 0.2%. The overall count of individuals with the Jiles surname increased by 8.69% over the same period, growing from 4,086 individuals in 2000 to 4,441 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 1.51.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,515 | #7,500 | 0.2% |
| Count | 4,086 | 4,441 | 8.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.51 | 1.51 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jiles
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the Jiles surname bearers. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased substantially, dropping by 70.27%. Individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races saw an increase of 70.71%. Those who identify as White saw a decrease of 8.18%, while Hispanic identification increased by 13.49%. The proportion of people with the Jiles surname identifying as Black also increased slightly by 1.91%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by a marginal 1.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.8% | 62.98% | 1.91% |
| White | 32.4% | 29.75% | -8.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 3.38% | 70.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 2.86% | 13.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 0.92% | -1.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.11% | -70.27% |