Explore the Family Name Byram
The meaning of Byram
English: variant of Byron.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Byram in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Byram has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 11,154th and had 2,609 individuals bearing it, a proportion of 0.97 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 11,998 with only 2,603 individuals still carrying the name, lowering the proportion to 0.88 per 100,000 people. This change marks a 7.57% drop in rank and a marginal 0.23% decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,154 | #11,998 | -7.57% |
| Count | 2,609 | 2,603 | -0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 0.88 | -9.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Byram
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides useful insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Byram surname. From 2000 to 2010, there were shifts in the distribution of ethnicity. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by 6.15%, while the white ethnicity decreased by 1.13%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 76.58%. There was also an 18.02% rise amongst those identifying as Hispanic. The percentage of Black individuals with the Byram surname dropped by 29.57%, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a substantial growth of 221.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 94.7% | -1.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.96% | 76.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.31% | 18.02% |
| Black | 1.15% | 0.81% | -29.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.61% | -6.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.61% | 221.05% |