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

Byrdsong, 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 Byrdsong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Byrdsong in America

Byrdsong is the 50659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Byrdsong surname appeared 412 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 Byrdsong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Byrdsong 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 Byrdsong

The surname BYRDSONG has its origins traced back to the British Isles, specifically England. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is a combination of two words – "byrd" and "song," which refer to the melodious singing of birds.

BYRDSONG is thought to have originated as a descriptive name, given to individuals who lived near areas where birdsong was prevalent or those who had an occupation related to birds or their songs. It may have been a nickname or a reference to a particular location known for its abundance of birds and their melodies.

Historical records show that variations of the name, such as "Byrdsange" and "Byrdsange," appeared in various medieval documents, including the Domesday Book of 1086. This renowned record of landowners in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror, contains references to individuals with similar surnames, indicating the name's early presence in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname BYRDSONG was John Byrdsong, born in 1512 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He was a renowned poet and playwright, known for his works that often incorporated the beauty of nature and birdsong into his writings.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Byrdsong, born in 1678 in London. She was a pioneering ornithologist and naturalist, renowned for her detailed studies and illustrations of various bird species found in the British Isles.

In the 18th century, William Byrdsong, born in 1725 in Yorkshire, made significant contributions to the field of music. He was a renowned composer and conductor, known for incorporating birdsong into his orchestral compositions.

The name BYRDSONG has also been associated with certain place names, such as Byrdsong Manor in Oxfordshire, which was once a residence of a prominent family bearing this surname.

Throughout history, the surname BYRDSONG has been carried by various individuals, including artists, poets, musicians, and naturalists, all of whom shared a connection to the beauty and melody of birdsong.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Byrdsong

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

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

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