Explore the Family Name Wyle
The meaning of Wyle
English: variant of Wiles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wyle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wyle has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 80,812th most popular name in the United States, with a count of 218 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, it fell to 97,671st on the popularity scale, representing a decrease of approximately 20.86 percent. The total count of people named Wyle also diminished by 14.68 percent to 186. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Wyle per 100,000 people saw a 25 percent drop, from 0.08 in 2000 to just 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #97,671 | -20.86% |
| Count | 218 | 186 | -14.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wyle
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wyle reveals that it is predominantly found among white individuals. In 2000, approximately 88.07 percent of those with the Wyle surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 84.95 percent in 2010. Black individuals represented the second-highest percentage, increasing from 8.26 percent in 2000 to 10.22 percent in 2010. A new development in 2010 was the appearance of the Wyle surname within the Hispanic community, accounting for about 3.23 percent. There were no reported instances of the surname Wyle among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.07% | 84.95% | -3.54% |
| Black | 8.26% | 10.22% | 23.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |