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

Taybron, 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 Taybron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taybron in America

Taybron is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taybron surname appeared 281 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 Taybron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Taybron 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 Taybron

The surname TAYBRON has its origins in the county of Devon, England, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from an Old English place name, possibly "Tay's Brook" or a similar combination of words referring to a stream or river.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name TAYBRON can be found in the parish records of Tiverton, Devon, from the year 1592, where a John Taybron was listed as a landowner. This suggests that the family had established roots in the area by that time.

In the 17th century, the TAYBRON name appeared in various legal documents and land records across Devon and neighboring counties, indicating the family's presence and influence in the region.

A notable figure bearing the TAYBRON surname was William Taybron (1638-1703), a respected merchant and landowner from Exeter. He played a pivotal role in the city's trade and civic affairs during his lifetime.

During the 18th century, the TAYBRON family expanded their reach beyond Devon, with members settling in other parts of England and even venturing to the American colonies. One such individual was Thomas Taybron (1712-1785), who established a successful business in Virginia.

In the 19th century, the TAYBRON name gained further prominence with the birth of Walter Taybron (1847-1923), a renowned scholar and author who made significant contributions to the study of medieval literature.

Another notable individual was Sarah Taybron (1865-1941), a pioneer in the field of nursing and healthcare reform. Her work in establishing better standards and training for nurses left a lasting impact on the medical profession.

Throughout its history, the TAYBRON surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from landowners and merchants to academics and healthcare professionals, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taybron

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

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

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