Explore the Family Name Byk
The meaning of Byk
1. Polish and Rusyn: nickname from byk ‘bull, ox’. Compare Bick 5 and Bik 1. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Polish or Russian byk ‘bull, ox’. This may be a translation of Shor ‘ox’. Compare Bick 4 and Bik 2. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Mikhail, Aleksandr, Leonid, Svetlana, Yefim. Jewish Jakov, Khana.
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How common is the last name Byk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Byk has seen a slight decrease over ten years. In 2000, Byk was ranked 82,344 among all surnames and by 2010, its rank dropped to 88,685, marking a decline of 7.7%. The number of individuals carrying the Byk name also decreased from 213 in 2000 to 209 in 2010, representing a -1.88% change. Accordingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people fell by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #88,685 | -7.7% |
| Count | 213 | 209 | -1.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Byk
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Byk, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 92.49% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 89.95% in 2010. There was a modest increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 6.57% in 2000 to 7.18% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no significant presence of the Byk surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.49% | 89.95% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 6.57% | 7.18% | 9.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |