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

Bacus, 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 Bacus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bacus in America

Bacus is the 35096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bacus surname appeared 642 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 Bacus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bacus 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 Bacus

The surname Bacus is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "bæc" meaning "back" and "hus" meaning "house" or "dwelling." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near the back of a particular house or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bacus can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 12th century, where a person named Radulfus Bacus was mentioned. The Pipe Rolls were a series of financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, providing valuable insights into the names and occupations of people living during that era.

In the 13th century, the surname Bacus appeared in various forms, such as Backhus and Bakhus, in records from counties like Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

A notable historical figure bearing the surname Bacus was Sir John Bacus, a wealthy merchant and alderman who lived in London during the 14th century. He played a significant role in the city's governance and was mentioned in several contemporary chronicles and records.

Another prominent individual with this surname was William Bacus, a renowned scholar and clergyman who lived in the 15th century. He was a fellow of Merton College, Oxford, and served as the rector of several parishes in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

During the 16th century, the surname Bacus was sometimes associated with the Bachus family, who held lands and estates in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. One member of this family, Thomas Bachus, was a respected landowner and served as a Justice of the Peace in Hertfordshire in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the name Bacus appeared in various records, including parish registers and tax rolls, across different regions of England. One notable bearer of the name was John Bacus, a successful merchant and trader who lived in Bristol during the latter half of the century.

Another individual worth mentioning is Captain Henry Bacus, who served in the English Navy during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He participated in several naval campaigns and battles, including the War of the Spanish Succession, and was commended for his bravery and leadership.

While the surname Bacus is not among the most common in England today, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its medieval origins, when it likely referred to a person's association with a particular dwelling or location.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bacus

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

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

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