Explore the Family Name Myran
The meaning of Myran
Variant (definite plural form) of Norwegian Myren. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars, Nels.
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How common is the last name Myran in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Myran saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 77,742 in terms of prevalence, and by 2010, it had moved up slightly to rank 77,264. This represents a modest popularity change of 0.61. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 229 in 2000 to 248 in 2010, marking an 8.3 percent increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Myran per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #77,264 | 0.61% |
| Count | 229 | 248 | 8.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Myran
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Myran shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. A majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 93.01% in 2000 and slightly more, 93.15%, in 2010. The occurrence of Asian/Pacific Islander within this surname group increased from zero in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as having two or more races dropped from 2.62% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. No individuals with the surname Myran identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.01% | 93.15% | 0.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |