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

Baik, 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 Baik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baik in America

Baik is the 24822nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baik surname appeared 1,003 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 Baik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baik 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 Baik

The surname BAIK originated in the Korean peninsula, with the earliest records dating back to the Three Kingdoms period (57 BC – 935 AD). It is believed to have derived from the Korean word "baek," which means "white" or "bright." This surname was commonly found in the Gyeongsang and Jeolla provinces of Korea.

One of the earliest known references to the BAIK surname can be found in the Samguk Sagi, a historical record compiled in 1145 during the Goryeo Dynasty. This text mentions a prominent scholar and politician named BAIK Chisang, who lived during the 7th century.

In the 13th century, the BAIK surname was associated with the village of Baekseok, located in present-day South Gyeongsang Province. The village's name, which translates to "white stone," may have contributed to the surname's etymology.

During the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897), several notable figures bore the BAIK surname. One such individual was BAIK Inje (1586–1642), a renowned Confucian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to Neo-Confucian thought.

Another prominent figure was BAIK Dong-soo (1628–1700), a scholar-official who served in various government positions during the 17th century. He is known for his literary works and his efforts to promote Confucian values.

In the 19th century, BAIK Jeong-ho (1817–1863) was a prominent educator and calligrapher who established a private academy in Gyeongju, South Korea. His academy played a crucial role in preserving and promoting traditional Korean culture and values.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the BAIK surname can be traced back to a royal decree issued by King Taejo in 1397, which granted the surname to a loyal subject named Hwang Un-gyeong for his service to the newly established Joseon Dynasty.

Throughout history, the BAIK surname has been associated with various place names, including Baekseok Village, Baekchon (meaning "white village"), and Baeksan (meaning "white mountain"). These place names reflect the connection between the surname and the concept of "whiteness" or "brightness."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baik

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

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

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