Explore the Family Name Syler
The meaning of Syler
Altered form of German Seiler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Syler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Syler has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Syler was ranked at 31,592 and dropped to a ranking of 43,006 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 36.13%. The count of individuals with the surname also decreased by 27.31% from 692 in 2000 to 503 in 2010. Proportion per 100,000 people went down by 34.62%, from 0.26 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,592 | #43,006 | -36.13% |
| Count | 692 | 503 | -27.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.17 | -34.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Syler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Syler has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 91.33% to 89.07%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black saw an increase. The Hispanic category rose by 83.85% from 1.30% to 2.39%, while the Black category increased by 10.25% from 3.61% to 3.98%. Those identifying with two or more races also experienced a minor increase from 2.60% to 2.78%. There were no reported changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.33% | 89.07% | -2.47% |
| Black | 3.61% | 3.98% | 10.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% | 2.78% | 6.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.39% | 83.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |