Explore the Family Name Syer
The meaning of Syer
English: from Middle English sire, sier ‘master’ (Old French sire), hence a status name for the master of a household or group of apprentices, or a nickname for an elderly man or perhaps a pompous or domineering person.
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How common is the last name Syer in the United States?
The surname Syer has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 83,965th in terms of popularity and dropped to 89,403rd by 2010, marking a decrease of 6.48%. The total count of individuals with the Syer surname also saw a minor decrease from 208 in 2000 to 207 in 2010, indicating a drop of 0.48%. The proportion of those with the Syer surname per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5% from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #89,403 | -6.48% |
| Count | 208 | 207 | -0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Syer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Syer surname was most commonly identified with White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.27% of individuals with the Syer surname identified as white, which increased to 95.65% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant decline from 3.85% in 2000 to none in 2010. For the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, the data shows no representation for either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.27% | 95.65% | 2.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |