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

Bytheway, 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 Bytheway surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bytheway in America

Bytheway is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bytheway surname appeared 334 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 Bytheway.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bytheway 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 Bytheway

The surname BYTHEWAY is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old English phrase "by the way," referring to someone who lived near a road or pathway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 13th century, where a certain William Bytheway is mentioned as a taxpayer. This suggests that the name was already in use by this time in the northern regions of England.

In the 14th century, the BYTHEWAY surname appears in various manorial records and court rolls across different counties in England, indicating its gradual spread and establishment as a hereditary family name.

The name is also believed to have been influenced by the Old French phrase "par le chemin," which has a similar meaning to the Old English phrase. This suggests that the surname may have been adopted or adapted by some Anglo-Norman families as well.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir John Bytheway, a member of the English gentry from Warwickshire, who lived during the 15th century. He is mentioned in several historical documents related to land transactions and legal proceedings of that time.

Another prominent figure was Thomas Bytheway, a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He played an influential role in the city's trade and governance.

In the 17th century, the BYTHEWAY surname is recorded in various parish registers and tax records across England, indicating its continued use and presence in different regions.

One noteworthy individual from this period was Richard Bytheway, a renowned clockmaker from London who lived from 1616 to 1679. His intricate and innovative timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and aristocratic classes of the time.

During the 18th century, the surname Bytheway appears in various military records, particularly in the muster rolls of regiments that served in the British Army. This suggests that individuals with this surname were involved in military service and campaigns of that era.

One such individual was Captain William Bytheway, who served in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War and is mentioned in dispatches and official correspondence from that conflict.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bytheway

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

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

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