Explore the Family Name Royle
The meaning of Royle
1. English (Lancashire and Cheshire): variant of Royal. 2. Irish: variant of Rahill.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Royle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Royle has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 23,940th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 24,288th, a decrease of 1.45%. However, despite its drop in ranking, the actual number of people with the surname Royle increased from 984 in 2000 to 1,033 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 4.98%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor decline of 2.78% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,940 | #24,288 | -1.45% |
| Count | 984 | 1,033 | 4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Royle
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes for people with the surname Royle between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly associated with White ethnicity, which accounted for 95.63% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 94.19% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among Royles notably increased by 95.71%, going from 1.63% in 2000 to 3.19% in 2010. There was also a small increase within the Black community, growing 12.5% to reach 1.26% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined by 18.31%. Data for those identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 94.19% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 3.19% | 95.71% |
| Black | 1.12% | 1.26% | 12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.58% | -18.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |