Explore the Family Name Wyley
The meaning of Wyley
English (West Midlands, especially Shropshire): variant of Wiley.
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How common is the last name Wyley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wyley has seen a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wyley was ranked as the 63,141st most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 296 individuals bearing this last name. However, by 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 63,068 with around 317 individuals identified as Wyleys, representing a 7.09% increase over the decade. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #63,068 | 0.12% |
| Count | 296 | 317 | 7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wyley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wyley underwent some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, no individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of Wyleys identifying as White saw an increase from 32.43% in 2000 to 36.59% in 2010, a change of 12.83%. Those identifying as Black decreased from 62.16% to 58.04% over the same period, a drop of 6.63%. The category for Two or more races also saw a decrease, moving from 3.38% in 2000 to 2.84% in 2010, marking a decline of 15.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.16% | 58.04% | -6.63% |
| White | 32.43% | 36.59% | 12.83% |
| Two or More Races | 3.38% | 2.84% | -15.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |