Explore the Family Name Bynoe
The meaning of Bynoe
Cornish: unexplained. It appears in records from the 17th century onward, and is well-established in the West Indies, especially Barbados and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Fitzgerald.
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How common is the last name Bynoe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bynoe has seen a slight increase in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bynoe was ranked 26,332nd in terms of popularity and had 872 instances. By 2010, this ranking had improved to 24,237th and the count had increased to 1,035, marking an 18.69% change in frequency of the surname. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a rise from 0.32 to 0.35, reflecting a positive shift of 9.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,332 | #24,237 | 7.96% |
| Count | 872 | 1,035 | 18.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.35 | 9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bynoe
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Bynoe surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black with the Bynoe name increased slightly from 83.83% to 85.02%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a 39.65% increase. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased by 28.34%, and the category of two or more races also saw a decrease of 26.83%. New categories appeared in 2010 with small percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.83% | 85.02% | 1.42% |
| Hispanic | 4.01% | 5.6% | 39.65% |
| White | 6.88% | 4.93% | -28.34% |
| Two or More Races | 4.36% | 3.19% | -26.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |