Explore the Family Name Sirles
The meaning of Sirles
Altered form of English Searles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sirles in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sirles saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 53,782nd most popular last name with 360 individuals bearing it, equating to a proportion of approximately 0.13 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the count had decreased by 10% to 324 individuals, pushing its rank to 61,899 and reducing the proportion to roughly 0.11 per 100,000 people. This represents an overall popularity change of -15.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #61,899 | -15.09% |
| Count | 360 | 324 | -10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sirles
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sirles. As of the year 2000, approximately 76.67% of individuals with this surname identified as White, while 21.94% identified as Black. There were no reports of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races. By 2010, there was a slight increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as White (78.70%), and a notable decrease in those identifying as Black (17.28%). Interestingly, the data also reported a new ethnicity in 2010, with 2.78% of individuals with the surname Sirles identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.67% | 78.7% | 2.65% |
| Black | 21.94% | 17.28% | -21.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |