Explore the Family Name Rayle
The meaning of Rayle
Perhaps an Americanized form of German Rehl or Roehl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rayle in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rayle has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rayle was ranked as the 28,298th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of about 795. However, by 2010, it had slipped to the 29,918th position, with the total count dropping slightly to 785. This represents a decline in popularity of around 5.72% over these ten years. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a downturn of approximately 6.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,298 | #29,918 | -5.72% |
| Count | 795 | 785 | -1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rayle
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rayle, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, although this proportion slightly decreased from 94.97% in 2000 to 93.63% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Hispanic rose by approximately 30.84%, while individuals indicating they were of two or more races increased by a notable 102.65%. Interestingly, no individuals with the Rayle surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010 some had started to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 93.63% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 2.8% | 30.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 2.29% | 102.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Black | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |