Explore the Family Name Paylor
The meaning of Paylor
English (Surrey): occupational name, from Middle English paler, palier ‘maker of palings or fences’. Compare Palliser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Paylor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Paylor" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010 in the United States. In the year 2000, it was ranked 17,040th most popular, dropping to 18,411th by 2010, an overall decrease of 8.05%. The count of individuals with this last name also declined from 1,537 in 2000 to 1,504 in 2010, representing a -2.15% change. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 10.53%, suggesting that while the surname still has some prevalence, its popularity is diminishing.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,040 | #18,411 | -8.05% |
| Count | 1,537 | 1,504 | -2.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.51 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paylor
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Paylor" underwent some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identified as Black, with an increase from 49.19% in 2000 to 52.99% in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 47.43% to 42.02% over the same period. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 62.16%, albeit from a small base of 1.11% in 2000 to 1.80% in 2010. Those reporting two or more races also increased notably from 1.63% to 2.79%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.19% | 52.99% | 7.73% |
| White | 47.43% | 42.02% | -11.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 2.79% | 71.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.8% | 62.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |