Explore the Family Name Bryon
The meaning of Bryon
1. English: variant of Bryant. 2. Irish (Sligo): from Ó Briain, see O’Brien.
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How common is the last name Bryon in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bryon has seen a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bryon was ranked 54,522 in terms of frequency but dropped to 69,170 by 2010, representing a decrease of roughly 27%. The number of people bearing this surname also reduced from 354 in 2000 to only 284 in 2010, showing a decrease of nearly 20%. The proportion of individuals with the Bryon surname per 100k has also decreased by approximately 23% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #69,170 | -26.87% |
| Count | 354 | 284 | -19.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bryon
When examining the Bryon surname's ethnic identity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there is a visible shift. The portion of people identifying as White with the Bryon surname fell from 72.32% in 2000 to 67.61% in 2010. However, there were notable increases among Hispanics and Blacks, with Hispanic representation increasing by 43.36% to reach 16.20%, and Black representation growing by 11.56% to constitute 11.97%. There was also a small rise in the percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races, up from 3.95% to 4.23%. There was no change for Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives, with these groups remaining at 0% representation within this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.32% | 67.61% | -6.51% |
| Hispanic | 11.3% | 16.2% | 43.36% |
| Black | 10.73% | 11.97% | 11.56% |
| Two or More Races | 3.95% | 4.23% | 7.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |