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

Baiza, 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 Baiza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baiza in America

Baiza is the 26086th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baiza surname appeared 939 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 Baiza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baiza 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 Baiza

The surname BAIZA is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Aragon, in northeastern Spain. The name is derived from the Spanish word "baiza," which means "farthing" or a small coin of low value.

In the early days, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or places of residence. It is possible that the BAIZA surname was initially given to someone who worked as a moneylender or dealt with small coins.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BAIZA surname can be found in the archives of the city of Zaragoza, dating back to 1472. This document mentions a certain Juan de BAIZA, who was a merchant in the city.

During the 16th century, the BAIZA surname gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, in southern Spain. In 1532, a document from the city of Seville mentions a Pedro BAIZA, who was a prominent landowner and farmer.

The BAIZA name has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Diego de BAIZA (1560-1635), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Philippines and became the first Spanish governor of the Mariana Islands.

Another notable BAIZA was José de BAIZA y Ledesma (1671-1743), a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious artwork and portraits. He was born in Seville and spent most of his career in that city.

In the 18th century, the BAIZA surname spread to the Americas with the Spanish colonization efforts. One notable figure from this period was Miguel de BAIZA (1720-1789), a Spanish colonial administrator who served as the governor of the province of Nuevo León in present-day Mexico.

The BAIZA name has also been prominent in literature and academia. One such example is María Teresa BAIZA (1898-1972), a Spanish writer and educator who was known for her children's literature and educational works.

Throughout the centuries, the BAIZA surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Baiza, Bayza, and Baeza. These variations can often be traced back to different regions or historical periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baiza

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

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

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