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

Baia, 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 Baia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baia in America

Baia is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baia surname appeared 247 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 Baia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baia 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 Baia

The surname BAIA is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "baia," meaning "bay" or "inlet," suggesting a connection to coastal regions or areas near bodies of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BAIA surname can be found in the archives of the Republic of Venice, where it is mentioned in a document dating back to the 13th century. This document refers to a merchant named Marco BAIA, who traded goods between Venice and the Byzantine Empire.

In the 14th century, the BAIA surname appears in the historical records of the city of Naples, where a family with this name owned several properties and vineyards in the surrounding areas. One notable member of this family was Giulio BAIA (1456-1528), a renowned poet and scholar who was patronized by the Neapolitan court.

During the Renaissance period, the BAIA surname gained prominence in the artistic circles of Italy. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Giovanni Battista BAIA (1578-1644), a renowned painter from the city of Genoa. His works, which included religious scenes and portraits, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the BAIA surname was associated with the town of Baia, located near the ancient Roman city of Cumae, in the region of Campania. The town's name is derived from the Latin word "baia," indicating its proximity to the bay of Naples. It is possible that some families with this surname originated from this area.

Another notable figure with the BAIA surname was Antonio BAIA (1732-1808), a celebrated composer and musician from the city of Naples. His compositions, which included operas and sacred works, were performed throughout the courts of Europe during his lifetime.

During the 19th century, the BAIA surname spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, with families bearing this name settling in various regions and countries. However, the historical records and accounts mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich and varied origins of this surname, rooted in the coastal regions and artistic traditions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baia

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

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

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