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

Wyle, 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 Wyle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wyle in America

Wyle is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wyle surname appeared 186 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 Wyle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wyle 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 Wyle

The surname Wyle has its origins in the British Isles, specifically from England, with early instances possibly dating back to the medieval period. The name is thought to be of geographically descriptive origin, possibly derived from the Old English word "wīl," meaning a "trick" or "wile," or perhaps from a place name related to water features such as wells, springs, or pools. There is also a possibility that it is derived from the Old Norse word "vīll," meaning "straying" or "wandering," but this is less certain.

In historical records, variations of the name such as Wyll, Wile, and Wylle can be found, which complicates tracing its exact lineage. The Domesday Book, while not directly listing the surname Wyle, does include places with names like Wylye in Wiltshire, suggesting an association with the landscape and possibly giving root to the surname. Early recorded examples of the surname can be found in legal and property documents dating back to the 13th century.

One of the earliest references to the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which list a John de Wyly and Robert de Wyle in different counties. The Diocesan Registers of the period also note the name in various spellings, often linked to clergy and minor nobility, indicating the spread and status of the name across England.

In the 14th century, the name Wyle or its variations appear in manorial records. One notable mention is of Thomas Wyle, recorded in 1379 in the Poll Tax records for Yorkshire. Another key figure is Richard Wyle of Norfolk, who appears in the 1524 Subsidy Rolls, indicating that the surname had become established in various parts of England by the early 16th century.

Moving into more modern history, Curt Wyle (1810–1879) was a known British merchant in the early 19th century, whose family genealogy can chart the spread of the Wyle surname during this era. Another noteworthy individual is Henry Wyle (1775-1843), a notable landowner and benefactor in the rural Midlands during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, whose activities were documented in local parish records.

In the 19th century, the surname appears in immigration and census records, reflecting the movements of individuals and families carrying the name. A prominent example is Arthur Wyle (1852-1907), an English expatriate who became a well-known figure in colonial Australia, showing the international spread of the surname through the British diaspora.

Historically, the surname Wyle has been borne by individuals in various fields, including commerce, agriculture, and minor nobility, contributing to its persistence across centuries. The variations in spelling and geographic references help to paint a picture of a name deeply rooted in the landscape and social fabric of medieval and early modern England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wyle

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

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 Wyle 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 Wyle 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 Wyle was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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