Explore the Family Name Pyon
The meaning of Pyon
Korean (Pyŏn): written 변, in Chinese characters 卞 and 邊. The two Chinese characters for this surname are borne by two different groups of families. The larger of the two groups is composed of two closely related clans. The other group is said by some sources to be composed of 67 clans, but only three of them can be documented with certainty, and 90% of this second group are members of just one of those three clans. Compare Byun and Pyun. Some characteristic forenames: Korean Yong, Young, Man, Song, Choong, Jung, Moo, Young Sook, Bok, Chang Kyu, Dok, Dong, Chang, Chong, Manho, Chung, Hae, Insoo, Ki Chul, Ki Man, Ki Yong, Myong, Sung Won, Taejin.
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How common is the last name Pyon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pyon has experienced a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The count of individuals with this surname rose by 6.99%, from 501 to 536, while its rank among all surnames went from being the 41,060th most popular in 2000 to the 40,745th in 2010. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people had a slight decrease of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #40,745 | 0.77% |
| Count | 501 | 536 | 6.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pyon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Pyon identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, with a minor uptick of 0.40% from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 12%. There was a notable decrease in those identifying as White, down by 35.14%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 49.00%, although still representing a small fraction of the Pyon population. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.21% | 94.59% | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 2.24% | 12% |
| White | 2.59% | 1.68% | -35.14% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.49% | 49% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |