Explore the Family Name Bykov
The meaning of Bykov
1. Russian; Belorussian (standard transliteration/spelling Bykaŭ): patronymic from the nickname Byk, from byk ‘bull, ox’. 2. Jewish (from eastern Ukraine): habitational name from the town of Bykov in eastern Ukraine.
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How common is the last name Bykov in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bykov has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bykov was ranked 95,091st in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 76,768, marking a 19.27% jump. Moreover, the count of people with the Bykov surname also rose during this period, from 178 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, a notable increase of 40.45%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also increased slightly, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #76,768 | 19.27% |
| Count | 178 | 250 | 40.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bykov
When discussing the ethnic identity of those bearing the Bykov surname, it's important to note that the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a largely homogeneous group. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of those with the Bykov surname identify as White - 98.88% in 2000 increasing slightly to 99.20% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 99.2% | 0.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |