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

Pyo, 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 Pyo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pyo in America

Pyo is the 32236th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pyo surname appeared 715 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 Pyo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pyo 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 Pyo

The surname PYO is believed to have originated in Korea, with its roots dating back to the late 15th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Korean word "pyo," which means "to float" or "to drift." Historically, the name was particularly prevalent in the regions around the capital city of Seoul.

One of the earliest known records of the PYO surname can be found in the "Annals of the Joseon Dynasty," a historical text that chronicles the events and figures of the Korean kingdom from 1392 to 1897. The text mentions a scholar named PYO Yun-gi (1541-1612), who served as a government official during the reign of King Seonjo.

Another notable figure bearing the PYO surname was PYO Ik-je (1760-1825), a renowned calligrapher and artist who was highly regarded for his mastery of the traditional Korean ink painting technique known as "Minhwa." His works are still celebrated today and can be found in various museums and galleries across South Korea.

In the 19th century, the PYO surname gained further recognition with the birth of PYO Sang-won (1836-1908), a prominent scholar and educator who played a pivotal role in the modernization of Korea's education system. He is credited with introducing Western-style teaching methods and curriculum to the country.

Moving into the 20th century, PYO Chang-won (1909-1988) was a celebrated novelist and poet who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern Korean literature. His works often explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class during the Japanese occupation of Korea.

Lastly, PYO Un-sook (1935-2018) was a renowned South Korean actress who graced both the stage and the silver screen for over six decades. She was the recipient of numerous accolades, including the prestigious Grand Order of Cultural Merit, which recognized her contributions to the Korean entertainment industry.

While the PYO surname may not be as widely recognized globally as some other Korean surnames, it has a rich history and has produced numerous notable figures who have left an indelible mark on Korean culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pyo

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

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

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