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

Baide, 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 Baide surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baide in America

Baide is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baide surname appeared 191 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 Baide.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baide 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 Baide

The surname Baide has its roots in the German language and can be traced back to the 13th century, originating primarily in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "bade," which means "one who bathes or dwells near a bath."

During the medieval period, the name Baide was often associated with individuals who lived near natural hot springs or bathhouses. These bathhouses were not only places for personal hygiene but also served as social hubs where people gathered to discuss local affairs and gossip.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Baide can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony. In this manuscript, dated 1277, a certain "Heinrich Baide" is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Wittenberg.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Baide was Johann Baide, a Lutheran theologian born in Nuremberg in 1532. He studied at the University of Wittenberg and later became a professor of theology at the University of Jena, where he taught until his death in 1592.

In the 16th century, the name Baide was also found in the Duchy of Württemberg, where records show a family of bakers and millers using the surname. One of the most prominent members of this family was Hans Baide, a master baker who lived in the city of Stuttgart from 1543 to 1611.

Moving into the 17th century, the name Baide gained recognition in the world of literature with the German poet and dramatist Andreas Baide, born in Annaberg in 1619. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were highly regarded during his lifetime and helped establish the Baide name in the cultural sphere.

Another noteworthy figure was Katharina Baide, a renowned herbalist and midwife who lived in the town of Schmalkalden in the late 17th century. Her expertise in traditional medicine and her compassionate approach to caring for women during childbirth earned her a respected reputation throughout the region.

As the centuries passed, the surname Baide continued to spread across German-speaking regions, with various spellings and variations emerging, such as Bade, Bäde, and Bäder. However, its connection to the bathing and spa tradition remained a consistent thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baide

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

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

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