Explore the Family Name Byham
The meaning of Byham
English (Suffolk): habitational name from Byham Hall in Great Maplestead (Essex).
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How common is the last name Byham in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Byham has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Byham ranked 73,154 in popularity with 247 individuals bearing the surname, but by 2010 it dropped to rank 99,378 with only 182 individuals sharing the name. This represents a decline of approximately 35.85% in ranking and a 26.32% reduction in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #99,378 | -35.85% |
| Count | 247 | 182 | -26.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Byham
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Byham surname identify as White, with an increase from 96.76% in 2000 to 97.25% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decline from 2.02% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races categories for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 97.25% | 0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |