Explore the Family Name Vaile
The meaning of Vaile
English: variant of Vail.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vaile in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vaile has seen a significant decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 48,665 but dropped to 76,275 by 2010, representing a decline of 56.73%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 407 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, indicating a decline of 38.08%. The proportion of the surname per 100k people also fell from 0.15 to 0.09, a drop of 40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #76,275 | -56.73% |
| Count | 407 | 252 | -38.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.09 | -40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vaile
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Vaile surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. Most individuals with this surname identified as White, although this group saw a decrease of 9.62% during this period (from 74.20% to 67.06%). Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.95% to 5.16%, showing an increase of 74.92%. Those identifying as Black decreased from 6.14% to 4.76%, a drop of 22.48%. Interestingly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose from 14.50% to 19.05%, an increase of 31.38%. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.2% | 67.06% | -9.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 14.5% | 19.05% | 31.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 5.16% | 74.92% |
| Black | 6.14% | 4.76% | -22.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |