Explore the Family Name Byce
The meaning of Byce
Americanized form of Dutch and Flemish Buys or Dutch Buis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Byce in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Byce has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,572nd in terms of popularity with a count of 288. By 2010, the rank had risen to 61,745 and the count increased by nearly 13 percent to 325. The proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #61,745 | 4.38% |
| Count | 288 | 325 | 12.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Byce
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Byce identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, making up 93.75 percent and 92.92 percent respectively. The percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.08 percent to 1.54 percent. Meanwhile, those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase of over 41 percent, rising from 1.74 percent to 2.46 percent. It's noteworthy to mention that there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, by 2010, there was a small proportion (1.54 percent) who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 92.92% | -0.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.74% | 2.46% | 41.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 1.54% | -25.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |