Find out how popular the last name Sailes is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sailes.

Sailes, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sailes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sailes in America

Sailes is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sailes surname appeared 267 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sailes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sailes to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sailes

The surname Sailes originated in England, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "sæl," which means "a willow tree." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a willow tree or in an area abundant with willows.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname appears in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a William Saille was listed as a resident of Cambridgeshire. In the 14th century, the name was also found in various records from Yorkshire and Northamptonshire, suggesting its spread across different regions of England.

The Sailes surname has been associated with various place names throughout history, particularly in areas where willows were prevalent. For instance, in the Domesday Book of 1086, there are references to places such as "Sallowe" in Staffordshire and "Salhov" in Derbyshire, which may have influenced the development of the surname.

Notables bearing the Sailes surname throughout history include John Sailes (1568-1642), an English Puritan minister and author who served as the rector of Ternhill in Shropshire. Another notable figure was Sir John Sailes (1604-1678), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Oxfordshire during the reign of Charles II.

In the late 17th century, Richard Sailes (1652-1706) was a prominent English physician and author who wrote several treatises on medical topics, including "The Nature and Cure of Malignant Fevers" (1686).

During the 18th century, Thomas Sailes (1715-1789) gained recognition as an accomplished English architect and surveyor. He designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Botolph Aldgate and the Guildhall Library.

In the 19th century, William Sailes (1821-1897) was a prominent English industrialist and philanthropist. He founded the Sailes Textile Mills in Lancashire and was known for his contributions to the local community, including the establishment of schools and hospitals.

Throughout its history, the Sailes surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Saille, Saylle, Sayll, and Saile, reflecting regional dialects and variations in pronunciation. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its association with willows and the Old English word "sæl."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sailes

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sailes.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sailes was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sailes has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sailes was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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