Explore the Family Name Byl
The meaning of Byl
Dutch: variant, archaic (or Americanized) and Flemish, of Bijl. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Aart, Dirk, Laurens.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Byl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Byl increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 50,261st most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 47,791st position, indicating a popularity increase of 4.91%. The count of individuals with the Byl surname also experienced growth during this period, rising from 391 to 443, a 13.3% increase. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 U.S. residents also rose slightly from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #47,791 | 4.91% |
| Count | 391 | 443 | 13.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Byl
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Byl surname identify as White, though there has been a slight decrease in this ethnic identity from 95.65% in 2000 to 94.36% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the proportion rising from 1.28% to 1.81%. Additionally, for the first time in 2010, some individuals with the Byl surname began identifying as Black, representing 1.35% of the total. Conversely, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 31.3%, while the counts for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.36% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.81% | 41.41% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 1.58% | -31.3% |
| Black | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |