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

Bailon, 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 Bailon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bailon in America

Bailon is the 8850th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bailon surname appeared 3,702 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bailon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bailon 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 Bailon

The surname Bailon is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "baile," meaning "dance" or "ballet." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the performing arts or those who were known for their dancing skills.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bailon can be found in the 13th century, when a nobleman named Gonzalo Bailon was mentioned in the Cantigas de Santa María, a collection of poems and songs written during the reign of King Alfonso X of Castile (1221-1284). This literary reference provides evidence of the name's existence during that era.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in a legal document from the city of Seville, where a certain Juan Bailon was listed as a witness to a property transaction. This record indicates that the name had spread beyond its initial regional boundaries and was present in various parts of Spain.

During the 16th century, one notable figure bearing the surname Bailon was Pascual Bailon, a Spanish friar and mystic who lived from 1540 to 1592. He was known for his piety and devotion to the Franciscan Order and was later canonized by the Catholic Church in 1690.

Another prominent individual with the surname Bailon was Diego Bailon, a 17th-century Spanish playwright and poet. Born in Seville in 1602, he gained recognition for his contributions to the Spanish Golden Age theater, producing numerous plays and literary works.

In the 18th century, the name Bailon was associated with Manuel Bailon, a Spanish military officer who participated in the Napoleonic Wars. He played a significant role in the defense of Cádiz against the French forces during the Peninsular War (1808-1814).

The 19th century saw the birth of Emilio Bailon, a Spanish painter and artist known for his landscapes and portraiture. He was born in Madrid in 1828 and gained recognition for his works, which were exhibited in various galleries across Spain.

Throughout its history, the surname Bailon has been linked to various locations and place names within Spain, such as Bailon de Calatrava, a municipality in the province of Ciudad Real, and Bailon de Rute, a village in the province of Córdoba. These place names may have contributed to the further spread and adoption of the surname in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bailon

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

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

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