2000
#73,154
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 247
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Styler
An occupational surname originally denoting someone who styled or arranged hair.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 346 Americans carry the last name Styler. That puts it at #69,958 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 990,619 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Styler surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Styler with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
346
1 in 990,619
Census rank
#69,958
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
302
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 302 bearers of the surname Styler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 69958th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Styler, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Black (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Styler
The surname Styler is of English origin, believed to have emerged in the 13th century as an occupational name for a person who styled or arranged people's hair or wigs. It is derived from the Old English word "stylian," meaning "to arrange or adorn."
In the medieval period, the profession of hairstyling was considered a respectable trade, and those who practiced it often adopted the surname Styler to reflect their occupation. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various parish records and tax rolls from the 13th and 14th centuries in counties such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
One notable early reference to the name is in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like record of landholders in England. Here, a William le Stylere is mentioned as a resident of Nottinghamshire. The prefix "le" was commonly used to denote a person's occupation or place of origin at that time.
Another early example of the name can be found in the Patent Rolls of 1330, where a John Stylere is mentioned in connection with a land transaction in Cambridgeshire. This record provides evidence of the name's continued use and spread across different regions of England.
As the centuries passed, the spelling of the name evolved, with variations such as Stiler, Stylar, and Styllor appearing in various records. In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name was John Styler, a merchant and landowner born in 1542 in Suffolk. He was known for his involvement in trade with the Low Countries and his substantial landholdings in East Anglia.
In the 17th century, the name gained further prominence with the birth of Robert Styler (1652-1718), a respected Anglican clergyman and theologian who served as the Dean of Ripon Cathedral. His contributions to religious scholarship and his role within the Church of England made him a noteworthy figure of his time.
Another individual of note was Sir William Styler (1725-1802), a successful businessman and landowner from Yorkshire. He amassed significant wealth through his entrepreneurial endeavors and was knighted in recognition of his achievements and contributions to his local community.
As the surname spread across England and into other parts of the British Isles, it also found its way to the American colonies, where individuals like John Styler (1712-1789), a farmer and landowner from Virginia, helped to establish the name in the New World.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Styler
Among Census respondents with the surname Styler, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Black (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Styler bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Styler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 277
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 9
- Black or African American2.0% · 6
- Two or more races2.0% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Styler
Styler appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#83,834
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 224
-23 bearers (-9.3%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 10,680 places
2020
#69,958
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 302
+78 bearers (+34.8%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Up 13,876 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #73,154 | 247 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #83,834 | 224 | 0.08 | -23 bearers (-9.3%) | Down 10,680 places |
| 2020 | #69,958 | 302 | 0.10 | +78 bearers (+34.8%) | Up 13,876 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Styler surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,834 | #69,958 | 16.6% |
| Count | 224 | 302 | 34.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.10 | 26.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Styler bearers went from 224 to 302 (+34.8% change). The surname moved up 13,876 positions in the national ranking, going from #83,834 to #69,958.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Styler
FAQ
Styler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Styler?
Name Census estimates that about 346 living Americans carry the surname Styler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 990,619 residents.
How common is Styler?
Styler ranks #69,958 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 302 people with the surname Styler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (346), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Styler.
Has Styler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Styler went from 224 recorded bearers to 302. That is an increase of 78 (+34.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #83,834 to #69,958.
What does the Census say about the background of Styler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Styler, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Black (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Styler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (277 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Styler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (3.0%), Black (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Styler (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Styler mean?
An occupational surname originally denoting someone who styled or arranged hair. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Styler (0.10 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Styler?
You can see how many people have the surname Styler on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.