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

Bygrave, 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 Bygrave surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bygrave in America

Bygrave is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bygrave surname appeared 197 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 Bygrave.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bygrave 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 Bygrave

The surname Bygrave is of English origin, derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated in the village of Bygrave, located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. This village name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "bi" and "graefe," which together mean "by the grove" or "near the grove."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bygrave can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Bigrave." This historical record suggests that the name has been in use since at least the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "de Bigraue" and "de Bygrave," indicating a connection to the village of Bygrave. During this period, the use of surnames became more widespread, and people often adopted names based on their place of origin or residence.

Notable individuals with the surname Bygrave include:

1. Sir William Bygrave (c. 1490-1568), an English courtier and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
2. John Bygrave (1637-1712), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including "A Brief Exposition of the Church Catechism."
3. Mary Bygrave (1768-1845), a British writer and poet known for her collections of poetry, such as "Poems on Various Subjects" (1789).
4. Edmund Bygrave (1804-1876), a British landscape painter and watercolorist, whose works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and other prestigious galleries.
5. Alfred Bygrave (1842-1915), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the former Royal College of Music.

Throughout the centuries, variations of the spelling have been recorded, including Bygrave, Biggrave, Bigrave, and Biggrave. These variations often reflect regional dialects or phonetic interpretations of the original place name.

While the surname Bygrave is not among the most common in England, it has a long and well-documented history, with references dating back to the Middle Ages. The name's origins in the village of Bygrave and its connection to the Old English language provide a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bygrave

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

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

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