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

Baele, 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 Baele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baele in America

Baele is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baele surname appeared 110 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 Baele.

The history of the last name Baele

The surname Baele originated from the Flemish region of Belgium and the northern parts of France. It is believed to have derived from the Old Dutch word "bale," meaning a pale or stake used for fencing. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked with fences or enclosures.

The earliest known record of the name Baele dates back to the 13th century. In a document from 1267, a person named Willelmus Bale is mentioned as a resident of Ghent, Belgium. This spelling variation of the name indicates its Dutch origins.

In the late 14th century, the name Baele appeared in the records of the city of Bruges, which was a major commercial center in Flanders at the time. An entry from 1392 mentions a merchant named Jan Baele, who traded in cloth and textiles.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Baele was a Flemish poet and playwright named Cornelis Baele, who lived from around 1460 to 1520. He is renowned for his morality plays and satirical works, which were influential in the development of Dutch literature.

In the 16th century, the name Baele spread beyond the Low Countries to other parts of Europe. A notable figure was Petrus Baele, a Dutch theologian and philosopher who lived from 1547 to 1616. He was a prominent figure in the Dutch Reformation and wrote extensively on religious topics.

During the 17th century, the name Baele was found in various parts of the Netherlands and Belgium. One notable individual was Michiel Baele, a Dutch painter born in 1621 in Amsterdam. He was known for his still-life paintings and landscapes.

In the 18th century, the name Baele appeared in records from the town of Kortrijk in West Flanders, Belgium. A document from 1765 mentions a landowner named Jan Baptist Baele, who owned several properties in the region.

Another notable bearer of the name was a Belgian politician named Eugène Baele, who lived from 1832 to 1902. He served as the Mayor of Ghent and was a prominent figure in the Liberal Party of Belgium.

These examples illustrate the long history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have carried the surname Baele over the centuries, primarily in the regions of Belgium, the Netherlands, and northern France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baele

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

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 Baele 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.

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

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