Explore the Family Name Bywaters
The meaning of Bywaters
English (London and Bedfordshire): variant of Bywater, with post-medieval excrescent -s. There is no evidence to indicate an original plural, Middle English bi the waters ‘by the streams or waters’.
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How common is the last name Bywaters in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bywaters has seen a modest decline in the first decade of the 21st century. In terms of ranking, it slid from 52,289 in the year 2000 to 57,914 in 2010, a decrease of 10.76%. The count or number of people with this surname also dipped from 373 to 351 during this period, indicating a decrease of 5.9%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people shrunk by 14.29%, going from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #57,914 | -10.76% |
| Count | 373 | 351 | -5.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bywaters
The Bywaters ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in ethnic identity between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Bywaters identifying as White slightly decreased by 1.62%, from 90.35% to 88.89%. Those identifying as Black also saw a minor reduction, from 5.36% to 5.13%, marking a 4.29% change. However, those registering as having two or more races showed an increase of 48.51%, moving from 1.34% to 1.99%. The Hispanic portion experienced a 33.64% decrease, falling from 2.14% to 1.42%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.35% | 88.89% | -1.62% |
| Black | 5.36% | 5.13% | -4.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.99% | 48.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 1.42% | -33.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |