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

Bynam, 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 Bynam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bynam in America

Bynam is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bynam surname appeared 102 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 Bynam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bynam 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 Bynam

The surname Bynam has its origins in England, and it is believed to have emerged in the late 12th or early 13th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place called Bynam or Binham, which is located in the county of Norfolk. The name may have evolved from the Old English words "byne" and "ham," which together mean "homestead on the hill."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bynam can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk, dated around 1230. These rolls were financial records kept by the English government and often contained names of landowners and taxpayers. The entry mentions a person named Roger de Bynam, who was likely from the village of Bynam or Binham.

The Bynam surname also appears in the Subsidy Rolls for Norfolk, dating back to the late 13th century. These rolls were tax records that listed individuals who were required to contribute to the Crown. One notable entry from 1327 mentions a John de Bynam, who was likely a landowner or a person of some means in the area.

In the 14th century, there are records of a Thomas Bynam, who was born around 1320 in the village of Binham, Norfolk. He was a farmer and landowner, and his name is mentioned in several local documents from that time period.

Another person of historical significance was Sir William Bynam, who lived in the 15th century. He was a knight and a prominent figure in Norfolk, serving as a member of the county's gentry. Sir William Bynam was known for his involvement in local affairs and his support for the House of Lancaster during the Wars of the Roses.

In the 16th century, there was a notable figure named Robert Bynam, who was born in 1542 in the village of Binham, Norfolk. He was a scholar and a Church of England clergyman, serving as the rector of several parishes in the area. Robert Bynam was also known for his writings on religious subjects and his involvement in local education.

During the 17th century, the Bynam surname continued to be present in Norfolk and other parts of England. One individual of note was John Bynam, who was born in 1650 in the town of Wymondham, Norfolk. He was a successful merchant and a member of the local governing body, serving as a town councilor and a justice of the peace.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bynam

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

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

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