Explore the Family Name Byrdsong
The meaning of Byrdsong
Variant of Birdsong, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Byrdsong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Byrdsong has increased from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,003 in terms of popularity but improved to a rank of 50,659 in 2010, showing a positive change of 7.9%. The count of individuals with the Byrdsong surname also increased by 17.71%, from 350 in 2000 to 412 in 2010. Furthermore, there was a slight increase of 7.69% in the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #50,659 | 7.9% |
| Count | 350 | 412 | 17.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Byrdsong
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Byrdsong. As of 2010, the largest percentage of individuals identifying with this surname was of Black ethnicity at 90.53%, which experienced a minor growth of 0.27% from 2000. The White ethnicity group saw significant growth of 30.73%, albeit still representing a smaller fraction of the total at 4.85%. Those identifying as two or more races experienced an increase of 3.89%. However, the Hispanic representation saw a decline of 33.85%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity carrying the Byrdsong surname during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.29% | 90.53% | 0.27% |
| White | 3.71% | 4.85% | 30.73% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 2.67% | 3.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 1.7% | -33.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |