2010
#113,155
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 155
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Baidya
An Indian surname denoting a traditional Ayurvedic medical practitioner or healer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 305 Americans carry the last name Baidya. That puts it at #77,676 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,123,785 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baidya surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
305
1 in 1,123,785
Census rank
#77,676
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
266
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 266 bearers of the surname Baidya in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 77676th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baidya, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.5%) and White (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Baidya
The surname BAIDYA is an ancient name of Indian origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Vaidya," which translates to "a physician or a healer." This name was traditionally associated with members of the medical profession, particularly those practicing Ayurvedic medicine.
The earliest recorded instances of the BAIDYA surname can be found in various historical texts and manuscripts from Bengal and other parts of eastern India. It is believed that the name was first adopted by practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine who were highly respected and revered in society for their healing abilities.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the BAIDYA surname was Kaviraj Rajeshwar Baidya, a renowned Ayurvedic physician and scholar who lived in the 16th century. His contributions to the field of Ayurveda and his extensive writings on medical treatises have been widely acclaimed.
Another prominent individual with the BAIDYA surname was Panchanan Baidya, a 19th-century Bengali writer and social reformer. He played a significant role in the Bengali Renaissance and was a strong advocate for women's education and social progress.
In the realm of literature, Bankim Chandra Baidya, a 20th-century Bengali novelist and poet, gained recognition for his works exploring the themes of nationalism and social issues. His novel "Anandamath" is considered a seminal work in Bengali literature.
The BAIDYA surname has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in India. For instance, the village of Baidyadanga in West Bengal is believed to have derived its name from the presence of a significant number of Baidya families residing there.
Additionally, the surname BAIDYA has been spelled differently in various historical records and manuscripts, with variations such as "Vaidya," "Boidya," and "Boydia" appearing in different regions and time periods.
Throughout history, the BAIDYA surname has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, literature, and social reform, reflecting the rich heritage and cultural significance associated with this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baidya
Among Census respondents with the surname Baidya, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.5%) and White (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Baidya bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Baidya surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander96.6% · 257
- Hispanic or Latino1.5% · 4
- White0.8% · 2
- Two or more races0.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baidya
Baidya appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#77,676
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 266
+111 bearers (+71.6%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 35,479 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #113,155 | 155 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #77,676 | 266 | 0.09 | +111 bearers (+71.6%) | Up 35,479 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Baidya surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #113,155 | #77,676 | 31.4% |
| Count | 155 | 266 | 71.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.09 | 78.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baidya bearers went from 155 to 266 (+71.6% change). The surname moved up 35,479 positions in the national ranking, going from #113,155 to #77,676.
FAQ
Baidya surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baidya?
Name Census estimates that about 305 living Americans carry the surname Baidya. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,123,785 residents.
How common is Baidya?
Baidya ranks #77,676 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 266 people with the surname Baidya. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (305), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Baidya.
Has Baidya become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baidya went from 155 recorded bearers to 266. That is an increase of 111 (+71.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #113,155 to #77,676.
What does the Census say about the background of Baidya?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baidya, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.5%) and White (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Baidya in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (257 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baidya appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (96.6%), Hispanic (1.5%), White (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Baidya (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Baidya mean?
An Indian surname denoting a traditional Ayurvedic medical practitioner or healer. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Baidya (0.09 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Baidya?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.