Explore the Family Name Ryle
The meaning of Ryle
1. English: variant of Ryall. 2. English: variant of Royle. 3. Irish (Kerry): from Ó Raghaill, see Reel.
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How common is the last name Ryle in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ryle has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 22,274 but dropped to 27,021 in 2010, marking a decrease of 21.31%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname decreased by 16.94% in the same time frame, moving from 1,080 in 2000 to 897 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Ryle per 100k also declined, falling from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010, a reduction of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,274 | #27,021 | -21.31% |
| Count | 1,080 | 897 | -16.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.3 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ryle
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ryle, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we observe some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While there were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indians and Alaskan Natives, other ethnic identities showed changes. The white population with the Ryle surname decreased by 2.76%, moving from 89.54% in 2000 to 87.07% in 2010. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation increased significantly by 80.24%, albeit from a small base of 1.67% to 3.01%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also rose, from 1.57% to 1.90%, an increase of 21.02%. Lastly, the black population with this surname slightly increased from 6.85% in 2000 to 7.13% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.54% | 87.07% | -2.76% |
| Black | 6.85% | 7.13% | 4.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.01% | 80.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.9% | 21.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |