Explore the Family Name Kyler
The meaning of Kyler
Americanized form of German Keiler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kyler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kyler has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Kyler was ranked as the 15,954th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 14,392nd spot, marking an increase of 9.79%. The number of people with this surname also grew from 1,673 to 2,077 during this period, an increase of 24.15%. This means that for every 100,000 people, there were approximately 0.7 individuals named Kyler, compared to 0.62 in 2000, representing a growth of 12.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,954 | #14,392 | 9.79% |
| Count | 1,673 | 2,077 | 24.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.7 | 12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kyler
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Kyler also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White held the majority, increasing slightly from 75.91% to 76.31%. Those with Asian or Pacific Islander heritage represented 0.72% of Kylers in 2010, up from 0.60% in 2000. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic showed the most notable increase, jumping from 0.66% to 1.69%, a change of over 156%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Kylers identifying as Black decreased from 20.44% to 18.44%. Lastly, the proportion of individuals of American Indian and Alaskan Native descent increased significantly from 0.36% to 1.01%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.91% | 76.31% | 0.53% |
| Black | 20.44% | 18.44% | -9.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 1.83% | -9.85% |
| Hispanic | 0.66% | 1.69% | 156.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 1.01% | 180.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.72% | 20% |