Explore the Family Name Wiler
The meaning of Wiler
1. English (Nottinghamshire): apparently a habitational name from a placename, but perhaps also sometimes from an agent noun with the suffix -ere from Middle English wilen ‘to deceive’, with late addition of -h- as if from while. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Weiler.
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How common is the last name Wiler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Wiler' has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wiler ranked 33,830 in popularity with 635 individuals carrying the name. This figure equated to approximately 0.24 per 100k people. By 2010, it had slipped to a rank of 36,970 with only 604 individuals, or about 0.2 per 100k people, bearing the name. This represents a decline in both rank and count by 9.28% and 4.88% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #36,970 | -9.28% |
| Count | 635 | 604 | -4.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiler
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with this surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of those with the surname 'Wiler' identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 95.28% of all Wilers, although this decreased slightly to 92.88% by 2010. The percentage of Wilers identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 57.94%, albeit from a small base of 1.26% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010. The representation of Black individuals amongst the Wilers also experienced a modest rise of 12.73%, from 2.20% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. There was no change in representation for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. A new category appeared in the 2010 census; those identifying as two or more races made up 1.32% of Wilers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 92.88% | -2.52% |
| Black | 2.2% | 2.48% | 12.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.99% | 57.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |