Explore the Family Name Kayl
The meaning of Kayl
Luxembourgish, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Keil.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kayl in the United States?
The surname Kayl has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past two decades, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kayl was ranked 59,916th in popularity and by 2010 had slipped to 66,164th, marking a 10.43% drop in rank. The count of individuals bearing the surname also declined from 315 to 299 during this time period, representing a 5.08% decrease. The proportion of people named Kayl per 100,000 individuals similarly decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #66,164 | -10.43% |
| Count | 315 | 299 | -5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kayl
In terms of ethnic identity, the Kayl surname is most commonly associated with those identifying as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91.75% of individuals with the surname identified as White, which slightly dipped to 90.64% in 2010. However, the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and those acknowledging two or more races both increased during this decade, rising from 3.49% to 4.01% and from 2.54% to 3.01% respectively. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, the surname had made its appearance among these groups with 1.67% identifying as Black, but the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders was still zero. The proportions among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.75% | 90.64% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 4.01% | 14.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 3.01% | 18.5% |
| Black | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |