Explore the Family Name Bynes
The meaning of Bynes
1. Jewish: variant of Bines. 2. English (London): variant of Byne, with post-medieval excrescent -s, a habitational name from a lost settlement known as Byne in Sussex.
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How common is the last name Bynes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Bynes" experienced a minor decline between 2000 and 2010, with its rank moving from 23,762 to 24,702, representing a decrease of approximately 3.96%. During this same period, however, the actual count of individuals carrying the Bynes surname saw a slight increase from 994 to 1,010 - an upturn of 1.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.11%, going from 0.37 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,762 | #24,702 | -3.96% |
| Count | 994 | 1,010 | 1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bynes
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Bynes surname, notable shifts can be observed in the 10-year span from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most significant change was seen within the Hispanic ethnicity, which increased from 1.41% to 4.16%, marking a dramatic growth of 195.04%. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races also grew by 37.23%, shifting from 2.31% to 3.17%. On the other hand, those identifying as White and Black saw decreases of 15.30% and 2.41% respectively. No Bynes reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnic identity during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.21% | 82.18% | -2.41% |
| White | 11.57% | 9.8% | -15.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 4.16% | 195.04% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 3.17% | 37.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |