Explore the Family Name Byker
The meaning of Byker
Dutch: variant, archaic or Americanized, of Bijker, an occupational name for an apiculturist, a beekeeper, derived from bij ‘bee’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit.
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How common is the last name Byker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Byker has seen a slight rise in recent years. In 2000, Byker ranked 77,472 in terms of surnames in the United States, with 230 people carrying the name. By 2010, it had moved up to rank 74,826, and the number of individuals with this surname grew by 12.17% to 258. Despite this growth, the proportion of the population with this name per 100,000 people remained at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #74,826 | 3.42% |
| Count | 230 | 258 | 12.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Byker
The ethnicity associated with the surname Byker also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The predominant ethnic identity associated with Byker is White, making up 97.83% of those with the surname in 2000 and 94.19% in 2010. The Hispanic community within the Byker surname appeared for the first time in 2010, representing 3.88% of those with the name. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage with this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 94.19% | -3.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.88% | 0% |
| 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% |