Explore the Family Name Syers
The meaning of Syers
English: variant of Syer, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Syers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Syers has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,335 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 44,576, indicating a decrease in popularity of around 10.51%. Additionally, the count of people with this surname fell by 5.68% from 511 in 2000 to 482 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, a percentage drop of approximately 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #44,576 | -10.51% |
| Count | 511 | 482 | -5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Syers
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity distribution for the surname Syers. In 2000, 86.30% identified as white, decreasing slightly to 84.85% in 2010. The census data did not record any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, although 1.76% had identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.96% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010. Those identifying as Black represented 7.83% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 7.26% in 2010. Finally, there was a new category in 2010, with 2.70% identifying as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.3% | 84.85% | -1.68% |
| Black | 7.83% | 7.26% | -7.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 3.32% | 69.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |