Explore the Family Name Byrns
The meaning of Byrns
Irish: variant of Byrnes (see Byrne).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Byrns in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Byrns has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 17,530th in 2000, it fell to the 18,910th spot by 2010, which is a 7.87% drop. The count of individuals with the Byrns surname also saw a modest dip from 1,481 in 2000 to 1,444 in 2010, representing a 2.5% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of the Byrns surname per 100k people decreased by 10.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,530 | #18,910 | -7.87% |
| Count | 1,481 | 1,444 | -2.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.49 | -10.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Byrns
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those carrying the Byrns surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly decreased by 0.22%, making up 89.47% of the population with this surname in 2010. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic category, with a growth of 53.7%. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races saw small rises of 2.94% and 2.96% respectively. However, the Black category saw a decline by 14.29%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a decrease of 25.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.67% | 89.47% | -0.22% |
| Black | 5.74% | 4.92% | -14.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 3.32% | 53.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.39% | 2.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0.55% | -25.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.35% | 2.94% |