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

Baisley, 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 Baisley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baisley in America

Baisley is the 17874th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baisley surname appeared 1,565 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 Baisley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baisley 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 Baisley

The surname Baisley is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "bæc" meaning "back" and "leah" meaning "meadow" or "clearing." The name likely referred to someone who lived or worked near a meadow or clearing located behind a particular location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bacoleslei." This entry suggests that the name was already established in England by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.

During the 13th century, the name was recorded in various forms, such as "Backelesleye" and "Baculesleye," reflecting the linguistic changes and regional variations in spelling at the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Baisley was John Baisley, who was born around 1320 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a prominent clergyman and served as the Bishop of Llandaff from 1369 to 1397.

Another historical figure with the surname Baisley was Sir William Baisley, who lived in the late 15th century. He was a member of the English gentry and served as a Justice of the Peace in Somerset.

During the Tudor period, the name Baisley was associated with several notable individuals, including Thomas Baisley (c. 1490-1558), who was a member of the English Parliament and served as the Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1550.

In the 17th century, the name Baisley was found in various parts of England, including Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. One notable individual from this period was Edward Baisley (c. 1630-1705), who was a wealthy merchant and landowner in Bristol.

As the name spread across England, it also gave rise to various place names, such as Baisley Court in Gloucestershire and Baisley Farm in Somerset, further solidifying its connection to the local geography and history.

Throughout its history, the surname Baisley has been borne by a diverse range of individuals, from clergymen and landed gentry to merchants and tradesmen, reflecting the diverse social and economic backgrounds of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baisley

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

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

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