Explore the Family Name Meyler
The meaning of Meyler
1. Welsh (Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire): from the Middle Welsh personal name Meilyr (Brythonic Maglorīx), from elements meaning ‘prince’ + ‘king’. The name of the Breton saint Maglorius is a Latinized form of this. It was brought to Wexford from Wales in the 12th century, and has been Gaelicized as Mac Maoilir. 2. Welsh (Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire): alternatively, it may be a variant of Mailer. 3. Dutch: variant, archaic or Americanized, of Meijler, itself perhaps a variant of Melaard, a derivative of the Latin personal name Amelius.
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How common is the last name Meyler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Meyler has seen an increase over time. In 2000, it was ranked 85,996 and by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 76,275 - an improvement of 11.3%. The count of individuals bearing this name also rose from 202 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, marking a 24.75% growth. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Meyler surname per 100,000 increased by 28.57%, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #76,275 | 11.3% |
| Count | 202 | 252 | 24.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meyler
The ethnic identity associated with the Meyler surname experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of holders of the Meyler name who identified as White decreased by 8.57%, falling from 95.05% in 2000 to 86.90% in 2010. However, the percentage identifying as Black saw a notable rise of 160.61%, moving from 3.96% to 10.32% over the same period. There were no recorded members of this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the 2010 census registered a small proportion, 1.98%, identifying as Hispanic, a category that wasn't represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 86.9% | -8.57% |
| Black | 3.96% | 10.32% | 160.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |