Explore the Family Name Wyler
The meaning of Wyler
1. English: variant of Wiler. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. Swiss German: Alemannic form of Weiler 2. 3. Americanized form of Jewish Weiler 3.
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How common is the last name Wyler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wyler has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 27,361st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 31,754th place, marking a decrease of approximately 16.06%. The number of people carrying the Wyler name also declined during this period from 830 to 727, amounting to a reduction of 12.41%. Consequently, the proportion of Wylers per 100,000 people in the United States decreased by 19.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,361 | #31,754 | -16.06% |
| Count | 830 | 727 | -12.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.25 | -19.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wyler
The ethnic identity associated with the Wyler surname has experienced some shifts as well. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, an overwhelming majority of individuals identified as white, accounting for 92.89%, but this figure slightly dropped to 92.43% by 2010. The percentage of Wylers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 1.20% to 1.51%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.89% to 3.99%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 1.81% to 0.96% over the decade. There were no recorded changes in the categories of "Two or more races" or "American Indian and Alaskan Native".
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.89% | 92.43% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 3.99% | 38.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.51% | 25.83% |
| Black | 1.81% | 0.96% | -46.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |