Explore the Family Name Wailes
The meaning of Wailes
English: variant of Wales.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wailes in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wailes saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 47,939th in terms of popularity but dropped to 62,189th by 2010, marking a decline of 29.73%. The number of individuals with this last name also decreased during this period, going from 415 people in 2000 to 322 in 2010 - a reduction of 22.41%. This shift resulted in the proportion of people named Wailes per 100,000 shrinking by 26.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #62,189 | -29.73% |
| Count | 415 | 322 | -22.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wailes
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wailes, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows slight changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 87.47% in 2000 and 86.96% in 2010. There was a steady increase in those identifying as part of two or more races and as Hispanic, with increases of 71.03% and 43.32% respectively. However, the proportion of those identifying as Black and bearing the last name Wailes decreased by 14.09%. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, as there were no recorded individuals with the surname Wailes identifying within these ethnic categories during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.47% | 86.96% | -0.58% |
| Black | 7.95% | 6.83% | -14.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 3.11% | 43.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 2.48% | 71.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |