Explore the Family Name Wyles
The meaning of Wyles
English: variant of Wiles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wyles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wyles shifted between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Wyles was ranked 28,049 in terms of popularity and this ranking fell slightly to 29,947 in 2010, a change of -6.77%. The count of individuals with the Wyles surname also declined from 804 in 2000 to 784 in 2010, indicating a -2.49% change. Per 100,000 people, the proportion of the Wyles surname dipped by -10.0%, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,049 | #29,947 | -6.77% |
| Count | 804 | 784 | -2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wyles
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wyles has seen some shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the ethnicity largely identified as White (92.79%), but this percentage decreased to 87.63% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Black (from 3.11% to 6.12%) and Hispanic (from 1.74% to 2.55%). There were also small increases in those identifying as Two or more races (from 1.62% to 2.17%) and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0% to 0.64%). Notably, in 2010, a small portion (0.89%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander which wasn't recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.79% | 87.63% | -5.56% |
| Black | 3.11% | 6.12% | 96.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.55% | 46.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.17% | 33.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |