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

Myron, 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 Myron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Myron in America

Myron is the 24124th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Myron surname appeared 1,043 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 Myron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Myron 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 Myron

The surname Myron has its origins in ancient Greece, traced back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "myron," meaning fragrant oil or perfume. The name likely originated as a occupational surname for those involved in the production or trade of perfumes and ointments.

Myron was also the name of a renowned ancient Greek sculptor from the 5th century BC, known for his masterful bronze sculptures of athletes and animals. Some of his famous works include the Discobolus (Discus Thrower) and the Ladas, depicting a young athlete.

During the Byzantine Empire, the name Myron appeared in various records and manuscripts, including the Codex Vaticanus, one of the oldest surviving manuscripts of the Greek Bible from the 4th century AD.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Myron can be found in the medieval period. One notable example is Myron of Ephesus, a 12th-century Byzantine scholar and theologian, renowned for his work on canon law and ecclesiastical history.

In the 14th century, the surname Myron was documented in the Venetian archives, likely referring to individuals of Greek origin residing in the Republic of Venice. This could be connected to the influx of Greek scholars and intellectuals to Italy during the Renaissance period.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Myron have left their mark in various fields. One such example is Elisha Myron, an American sculptor born in 1833, known for his bronze statues and monuments.

Another notable figure is Achille Myron, a French painter and engraver born in 1844, celebrated for his etchings and engravings depicting scenes from Parisian life.

In the literary world, the name Myron is associated with Walter Myron, an American author and poet born in 1908, whose works explored themes of nature and the human experience.

Myron Cope, born in 1929, was a renowned American sports broadcaster and journalist, best known for his coverage of the Pittsburgh Steelers and his distinctive broadcasting style.

Lastly, Myron Bolitar, a fictional character created by author Harlan Coben, is a former basketball player turned sports agent and investigator, appearing in several novels and gaining popularity among mystery readers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Myron

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

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

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