Explore the Family Name Byassee
The meaning of Byassee
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Byassee in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Byassee has slightly decreased in the United States over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Byassee ranked 51,458th among all surnames and rose (or lowered its rank) to 52,851st by 2010, marking a decrease in popularity of 2.71%. However, it's important to note that the total count of individuals carrying this surname actually increased by 3.16% during the same period, from 380 in 2000 to 392 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k people dropped by 7.14%, hinting at the overall growth of the U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #52,851 | -2.71% |
| Count | 380 | 392 | 3.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Byassee
The ethnic identity associated with the name Byassee also showed minimal changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The overwhelming majority of Byassees identified as White, increasing from 95.53% in 2000 to 96.94% in 2010. In 2000, about 2.11% of Byassees identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but this percentage was reduced to zero by 2010. There were no recorded Byassees who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or of two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.53% | 96.94% | 1.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |