Explore the Family Name Byus
The meaning of Byus
English and Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Byas. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Byus in the United States?
The Byus surname held a rank of 41,130 in popularity based on the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census data, but by 2010 it had slipped to 44,356, marking a decline of approximately 7.84%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also declined from 500 in 2000 to 485 in 2010, a change of around -3.0%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Byus per 100,000 individuals declined from 0.19 to 0.16, marking a substantial decrease of nearly 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #44,356 | -7.84% |
| Count | 500 | 485 | -3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Byus
In terms of ethnic identity, the Byus surname showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority identifying as White accounted for 92%, which slightly decreased to 90.93% by 2010. Those identifying as Black saw an increase from 4.6% to 5.15% over the decade. The Hispanic population showed modest growth, increasing from 1.2% to 1.24%. The percentage of those with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity was negligible in 2000, but rose to 1.03% in 2010. There was also a slight increase in those identifying with two or more races, moving from 1.4% to 1.65%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained stagnant at 0% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92% | 90.93% | -1.16% |
| Black | 4.6% | 5.15% | 11.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.65% | 17.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.24% | 3.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |