Explore the Family Name Byrom
The meaning of Byrom
English: variant of Byron.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Byrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Byrom has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Byrom was ranked 15,942 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to the 16,586th most popular surname. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Byrom surname increased from 1,674 in 2000 to 1,729 in 2010. This indicates that while the name's popularity decreased, more people adopted or were born into the Byrom surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,942 | #16,586 | -4.04% |
| Count | 1,674 | 1,729 | 3.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.59 | -4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Byrom
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a diverse range of ethnic identities associated with the surname Byrom. The majority of people with the Byrom surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 84.35% in 2000 to 82.13% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Black, moving from 12.43% to 12.72%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also increased notably, moving from 1.55% to 2.60%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, increasing from 1.14% to 1.91%. No individuals with the Byrom surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.35% | 82.13% | -2.63% |
| Black | 12.43% | 12.72% | 2.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 2.6% | 67.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.91% | 67.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |