Explore the Family Name Moyles
The meaning of Moyles
1. English: variant of Moyle, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. English: in Devon and Cornwall probably a variant of Mullis. 3. Irish (Mayo and Meath): variant of Miles.
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How common is the last name Moyles in the United States?
The surname Moyles, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,849th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 60,347th place, reflecting a change of -8.05%. The number of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly over the same period, from 343 to 334, marking a reduction of -2.62%. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Moyles decreased by -15.38% during the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #60,347 | -8.05% |
| Count | 343 | 334 | -2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moyles
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly white ethnic identity associated with the surname Moyles. In 2000, about 96.21% of those bearing the name identified as white, although this percentage fell slightly to 93.71% by 2010. There was a noteworthy increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.92% in 2000 to 4.79% in 2010, representing a growth of 64.04%. However, there were no significant changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 93.71% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 4.79% | 64.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |