Explore the Family Name Pyron
The meaning of Pyron
Altered form of English Byron.
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How common is the last name Pyron in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pyron's popularity has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 15,704 among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, Pyron had dropped to the rank of 16,993, marking an 8.21% decrease in popularity. The count of people with this surname also saw a minor decline, with a total of 1,708 individuals bearing the name Pyron in 2000 and 1,672 in 2010, a change of -2.11%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Pyron per 100k population fell from 0.63 to 0.57, representing a 9.52% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,704 | #16,993 | -8.21% |
| Count | 1,708 | 1,672 | -2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.57 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pyron
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pyron, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. A majority of those bearing the Pyron surname identify as White, making up 85.48% in 2000 and 83.43% in 2010, a slight decrease over the decade. The percentage of Pyron individuals identifying as Black increased by 6.90%, from 11.30% in 2000 to 12.08% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, from 0.82% to 1.73%. However, the proportion identifying as Hispanic experienced a small decrease from 1.93% to 1.79%. No individuals with the surname Pyron identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.48% | 83.43% | -2.4% |
| Black | 11.3% | 12.08% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 1.79% | -7.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.73% | 110.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |