Explore the Family Name Whiles
The meaning of Whiles
English: perhaps a variant of Wiles or of Wheeless.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whiles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Whiles" experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 50,178 in 2000 to 54,418 in 2010, marking an 8.45% decrease. Additionally, fewer individuals carried the surname in 2010 than in 2000, with the count dropping from 392 to 379, a decline of 3.32%. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname also decreased by 13.33% over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #54,418 | -8.45% |
| Count | 392 | 379 | -3.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whiles
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides insights into the ethnicity of those with the surname "Whiles." In 2000, most people with the surname were White (92.86%), with smaller percentages identifying as Hispanic (3.06%) or Black (2.55%). There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indians/Alaskan Natives, nor among those identifying with two or more races. By 2010, the percentage of Whites with this surname had increased slightly to 95.51%, while percentages of Hispanics and Blacks had decreased to 1.32% and 1.58% respectively. No significant changes were observed among other ethnic identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 95.51% | 2.85% |
| Black | 2.55% | 1.58% | -38.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 1.32% | -56.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |