Find out how popular the last name Bayron is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bayron.

Bayron, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bayron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bayron in America

Bayron is the 46219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bayron surname appeared 461 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bayron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bayron to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bayron

The surname "BAYRON" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "bai" (bay-colored) and "ron" (a roan or horse of a bay color), suggesting a connection to individuals who worked with horses or perhaps had a physical characteristic associated with the bay color.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bayroun." This ancient record provides a valuable insight into the prevalence of the name during the time of the Norman Conquest of England.

During the 13th century, the surname appeared in various records with slight variations in spelling, such as "Bayron" and "Bairon." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

In the 14th century, a notable individual bearing the surname was Sir John Bayron, a prominent knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France. Sir John's bravery and loyalty were well-documented in historical accounts of the era.

The 16th century saw the emergence of the poet and playwright George Bayron, born in 1588 in Stratford-upon-Avon. Though not as renowned as his contemporary William Shakespeare, Bayron's works were celebrated in literary circles of the time.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of the renowned English poet Lord George Gordon Byron in 1788. Known for his romantic poetry and scandalous personal life, Lord Byron's literary works had a significant impact on the Romantic movement in literature.

Another notable figure bearing the surname was the English explorer and navigator Sir John Bayron, who embarked on several expeditions to the Arctic regions in the early 19th century. His accounts of these voyages contributed greatly to the understanding of the Arctic at the time.

The name "BAYRON" has also been associated with several place names throughout England, such as Bayron Magna and Bayron Parva, which were small villages mentioned in historical records from the Middle Ages.

While the surname has undergone various spelling variations over centuries, its origins can be traced back to medieval England, where it likely signified a connection to horses or a physical characteristic related to the bay color. The name has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, including knights, poets, explorers, and even a famous Romantic poet, cementing its place in the annals of English history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bayron

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bayron.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bayron was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bayron has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bayron was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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