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

Byes, 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 Byes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Byes in America

Byes is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Byes surname appeared 302 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 Byes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Byes 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 Byes

The surname BYES originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English word "byge" or "bygg," which referred to a dwelling or a place where buildings were situated. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or in a village or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BYES can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Bies" or "Byes." This historical record provides valuable insight into the distribution and prevalence of the name during the Norman conquest of England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various medieval records with different spellings, such as "Byes," "Bies," and "Byes." These variations were common during that time, as spelling conventions were not standardized.

One notable individual with the surname BYES was John Byes, a merchant and alderman who lived in London during the 15th century (c. 1420-1490). He was a prominent figure in the city's trade and political circles.

Another person of historical significance was William Byes (c. 1550-1620), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of St. Giles' Church in London. He was known for his contributions to religious literature and his involvement in the translation of the King James Bible.

In the 17th century, the name BYES appeared in various parish records and tax rolls across different counties in England, indicating its widespread distribution. One such example is Thomas Byes (c. 1630-1695), a landowner and farmer from Oxfordshire.

During the 18th century, the BYES surname was associated with several notable figures, including Robert Byes (1738-1802), an English artist and engraver renowned for his landscape paintings and etchings.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Byes (1770-1845), a philanthropist and social reformer from Yorkshire. She was actively involved in various charitable organizations and advocated for the education of underprivileged children.

Throughout its history, the surname BYES has been linked to various place names and locations in England, such as Byesmill, Byesgrange, and Byesfield, further reinforcing its locational origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Byes

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

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 Byes 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 Byes 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 Byes was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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