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

Bacy, 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 Bacy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bacy in America

Bacy is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bacy surname appeared 135 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 Bacy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bacy 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 Bacy

The surname BACY is an English name that originated in the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word 'bacier', meaning to kiss or embrace. The name is believed to have originated in the town of Bacy, located in the region of Normandy, France.

In the 13th century, records show that a family with the name BACY lived in the village of Little Bacy, located in the county of Wiltshire, England. This is one of the earliest recorded instances of the name in England.

During the Middle Ages, the name BACY appeared in several historical documents, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which recorded landowners and their holdings. One notable entry was that of William BACY, who owned land in the village of Broad Hinton, Wiltshire.

In the 14th century, the name BACY gained prominence with the birth of Sir John BACY (1320-1390), a renowned English knight and military commander who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. Sir John BACY was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield and was rewarded with lands and titles for his service.

Another notable figure with the surname BACY was Thomas BACY (1460-1520), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of Bristol, England. Thomas BACY was a prominent member of the Guild of Weavers and played a significant role in the city's thriving wool trade.

In the 16th century, the name BACY was associated with the village of Bacy, located in the county of Berkshire, England. This village is believed to have been named after the BACY family, who were landowners in the area during this period.

Among the notable individuals with the surname BACY in the 17th century was Robert BACY (1620-1690), a Puritan minister and author who served as the pastor of the First Church of Christ in Dedham, Massachusetts. Robert BACY was a prominent figure in the early colonial history of New England and played a significant role in the establishment of religious and educational institutions in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bacy

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

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

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