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

Styron, 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 Styron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Styron in America

Styron is the 16601st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Styron surname appeared 1,727 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Styron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Styron 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 Styron

The surname Styron is believed to have originated in England, with records dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "stig," meaning a narrow path or track, and "rune," which means a watercourse or stream. This suggests that the name may have been used to refer to a person who lived near a small stream or pathway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Derbyshire, where a Thomas Styron was listed in 1587. In the same century, the name Styron also appeared in various records in Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

While the Styron surname does not appear in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, there are some notable historical figures who bore this name. One such individual was John Styron, a wealthy merchant from London who lived in the late 16th century and was known for his philanthropic endeavors.

Another prominent figure was William Styron, an American novelist born in 1925 and best known for his works such as "The Confessions of Nat Turner" and "Sophie's Choice." He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1968 and is regarded as one of the most significant writers of the 20th century.

The Styron surname also has connections to various place names in England. For example, there is a village called Styron in Oxfordshire, which may have influenced the name's origin or spelling variations.

Other notable individuals with the Styron surname include:

1. Henry Styron (1842-1914), an American Civil War veteran and politician from North Carolina.
2. Rosa Styron (1912-2000), an American author and poet known for her works exploring African American culture and experiences.
3. James Styron (1955-present), an American businessman and former CEO of MicroVentures Inc., a venture capital firm.
4. Alice Styron (1903-1986), an American painter and artist known for her landscape and portrait works.
5. Charles Styron (1937-2015), an American football player who played for the New York Giants in the National Football League.

While the origins of the Styron surname can be traced back to England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the United States, where it has gained prominence through notable individuals in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Styron

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

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

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