Explore the Family Name Byrge
The meaning of Byrge
Altered form of English or German Burge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Byrge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Byrge' has seen a moderate increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,237th in popularity, moving up to rank 23,135 by 2010. This represents a growth of 0.44%. The count of people with this surname also increased by 7.71% from 1,024 in 2000 to 1,103 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named 'Byrge' per 100,000 decreased slightly by -2.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,237 | #23,135 | 0.44% |
| Count | 1,024 | 1,103 | 7.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Byrge
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Byrge' has remained relatively consistent from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this last name identify as White, with a slight increase from 97.17% in 2000 to 97.28% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up a small percentage, rising from 0.59% in 2000 to 0.91% in 2010. There were no identified individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.46% in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 97.28% | 0.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.27% | -13.01% |
| Hispanic | 0.59% | 0.91% | 54.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |