Explore the Family Name Byes
The meaning of Byes
Altered form of Byers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Byes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Byes has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Byes was ranked 69,428th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 65,593rd, a change of 5.52%. Additionally, the count of people with the surname Byes also increased from 264 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, marking a growth of 14.39%. However, the proportion of individuals named Byes per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #65,593 | 5.52% |
| Count | 264 | 302 | 14.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Byes
Regarding ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a significant percentage of individuals with the surname Byes identify as Black, experiencing a slight increase from 60.23% in 2000 to 61.92% in 2010. The number of those identifying as White decreased by 5.86%, moving from 34.47% in 2000 to 32.45% in 2010. People with Byes surname identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 2.65% to 1.99%. The subset of those identifying with two or more races saw a substantial increase, growing by 60.35% over the decade. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 60.23% | 61.92% | 2.81% |
| White | 34.47% | 32.45% | -5.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 3.64% | 60.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 1.99% | -24.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |