Explore the Family Name Byam
The meaning of Byam
English (Suffolk): habitational name from Byham Hall in Great Maplestead (Essex).
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How common is the last name Byam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Byam has seen a slight decline. In 2000, it was ranked 25,398 in terms of prevalence, which dropped to a rank of 26,492 in 2010, indicating a decrease of about 4.31%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the surname increased marginally from 915 to 921 during the same decade, representing a small growth rate of 0.66%. The proportion of Byams per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.82%, going from 0.34 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,398 | #26,492 | -4.31% |
| Count | 915 | 921 | 0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Byam
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed some shifts among people with the surname Byam between 2000 and 2010. For instance, those identifying as White comprised 69.95% of all Byams in 2000, but this percentage declined by 3.45% to 67.54% in 2010. At the same time, there was an increase in the percentage of Byams identifying as Black, rising from 26.45% to 28.99%. The percentage of Byams identifying with two or more races experienced a decrease of 6.86%, while those identifying as Hispanic also saw a reduction from 1.20% to 1.09%. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.95% | 67.54% | -3.45% |
| Black | 26.45% | 28.99% | 9.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.63% | -6.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.09% | -9.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |