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

Pyburn, 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 Pyburn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pyburn in America

Pyburn is the 24237th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pyburn surname appeared 1,035 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 Pyburn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pyburn 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 Pyburn

The surname Pyburn has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "pyrige" and "burna," which translate to "pear tree" and "stream," respectively. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a stream or brook where pear trees grew.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Pirburn." This document was a census-like record compiled during the reign of King Edward I, listing landowners and their holdings. The name's appearance in this record indicates that the Pyburn family had already established itself in England by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Pyryborne" and "Pyreburn," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that period. One notable figure from this time was John Pyreburn, a merchant and landowner who was mentioned in the Cartulary of Bury St. Edmunds Abbey in 1327.

As the centuries progressed, the name continued to evolve, with spellings like "Pireburn," "Pirebyrn," and "Pyreburne" appearing in various records. In the 16th century, a prominent individual with this surname was William Pyburn, who was born in 1542 in Oxfordshire and served as a member of the English Parliament.

During the 17th century, the name began to take on its more modern spelling of "Pyburn." One notable figure from this era was Robert Pyburn, born in 1621 in Gloucestershire, who was a successful merchant and landowner. His descendants continued to carry on the family name and contributed to its spread throughout England.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, several Pyburns gained recognition in various fields. For example, John Pyburn (1717-1789) was a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London. Meanwhile, William Pyburn (1792-1868) was a celebrated author and poet, known for his works that explored the rural life of England.

Throughout its long history, the surname Pyburn has been associated with various place names and locations across England, such as Pyburn Brook in Dorset and Pyburn Hill in Gloucestershire. These geographic connections further solidify the name's English roots and its ties to the landscapes of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pyburn

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

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

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