Explore the Family Name Skyles
The meaning of Skyles
English: variant of Skiles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skyles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Skyles" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped by approximately 2.33%, from 26,361 in 2000 to 26,975 in 2010. However, despite the decline in rank, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.21% during the same period, from 871 to 899. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 6.25%, indicating that while the number of individuals with the surname "Skyles" increased, it became less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,361 | #26,975 | -2.33% |
| Count | 871 | 899 | 3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skyles
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Skyles" also changed slightly from 2000 to 2010, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnic group associating with this surname remained white individuals, though their representation decreased marginally from 84.85% in 2000 to 83.54% in 2010. Black individuals made up the next largest group, increasing from 8.61% to 9.45%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased their representation, from 3.10% to 3.45%. Hispanic representation showed a slight increase from 2.53% to 2.56%. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.85% | 83.54% | -1.54% |
| Black | 8.61% | 9.45% | 9.76% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% | 3.45% | 11.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 2.56% | 1.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |