Explore the Family Name Byrn
The meaning of Byrn
1. Irish and Scottish (Midlothian): variant of Byrne. 2. Scottish: alternatively, a variant of Burn.
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How common is the last name Byrn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Byrn has experienced a slight change over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Byrn ranked 33,471st in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 34,916th spot, denoting a decrease of about 4.32%. The count of individuals bearing the Byrn name showed a marginal increase of 0.47% from 643 to 646. Also, the proportion per 100k people for this surname dipped by around 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #34,916 | -4.32% |
| Count | 643 | 646 | 0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Byrn
The ethnicity distribution attached to the surname Byrn saw some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of Byrns identifying as white decreased by 2.25% to 92.88%, while those identifying as black saw an increase of 25% to 1.55%. The percentage of Byrns identifying as Hispanic saw a small reduction of 7.8% to 2.01%. Interestingly, individuals with mixed ethnic identities grew significantly by 116.13% to 2.01%. There was no recorded change for Byrns identifying their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 92.88% | -2.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 2.01% | 116.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.01% | -7.8% |
| Black | 1.24% | 1.55% | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |