2000
#120,330
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Byrket
A surname derived from a topographic name referring to a person living near a birch tree or birch wood.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Byrket. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Byrket surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Byrket in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Byrket, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Byrket
The surname Byrket has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "burh" and "cot," which together mean "a cottage by the fort or fortified town." This suggests that the name was initially used to identify individuals who lived in such dwellings near fortified settlements.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Byrket can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive land survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This entry provides evidence of the name's existence in England during the 11th century.
Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, including Burkett, Burkitt, and Birckett. These variations reflect regional dialects and the inconsistencies in written English during earlier periods.
Several notable individuals have carried the surname Byrket throughout history. One of the most prominent figures was Sir John Byrket (1520-1583), a successful merchant and alderman in the City of London. He was known for his philanthropic endeavors and played a crucial role in the development of the city's infrastructure.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name was William Byrket (1674-1742), a renowned botanist and naturalist from Yorkshire. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his work.
In the literary realm, Mary Byrket (1805-1878) was a celebrated English poet and author. Her works, which often explored themes of nature and spirituality, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.
The Byrket name also found its way into the military annals. Major General Thomas Byrket (1832-1901) was a highly decorated officer in the British Army, having served with distinction in the Crimean War and the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Lastly, Sir Robert Byrket (1870-1946) was a prominent figure in the field of architecture. He designed several iconic buildings in London, including the Royal Opera House and the National Gallery extension.
While the name Byrket may not be as prevalent today as it once was, its rich history and connection to various facets of English society make it a significant part of the country's cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Byrket
Among Census respondents with the surname Byrket, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Byrket bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Byrket surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 6
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Byrket
Byrket appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-13 bearers (-9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,898 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-4 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,800 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #120,330 | 133 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-9.8%) | Down 18,898 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 5,800 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Byrket surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,228 | #145,028 | -4.2% |
| Count | 120 | 116 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Byrket bearers went from 120 to 116 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 5,800 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #145,028.
FAQ
Byrket surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Byrket?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Byrket. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Byrket?
Byrket ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Byrket. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Byrket.
Has Byrket become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Byrket went from 120 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Byrket?
Among Census respondents with the surname Byrket, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Byrket in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Byrket appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Hispanic (5.2%), Two or More Races (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Byrket (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Byrket mean?
A surname derived from a topographic name referring to a person living near a birch tree or birch wood. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Byrket (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Byrket?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Byrket, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.