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

Baj, 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 Baj surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baj in America

Baj is the 74375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baj surname appeared 260 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 Baj.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baj 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 Baj

The surname BAJ is of Polish origin, first appearing in historical records during the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Polish word "baj," meaning "tale" or "fable." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for storytelling or spinning yarns.

One of the earliest known references to the BAJ surname can be found in a medieval manuscript from the city of Krakow, dated around 1120. The document mentions a man named Piotr BAJ, who was a local merchant and landowner.

In the 13th century, the BAJ name spread to other parts of Poland, particularly the regions of Silesia and Pomerania. During this time, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Baj," "Bajek," and "Bajowski," reflecting regional linguistic variations.

The BAJ surname is also associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the 16th century, Jan BAJ (1520-1587) was a Polish writer and translator who played a significant role in the Polish Renaissance literary movement.

Another prominent individual was Stanisław BAJ (1714-1789), a Polish nobleman and military commander who served in the army of King Stanisław August Poniatowski. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership during the Polish-Russian War of 1792.

In the 19th century, Józef BAJ (1828-1901) was a respected lawyer and judge in the city of Lwów (now Lviv, Ukraine). He was known for his efforts to uphold justice and fairness in legal proceedings.

The BAJ surname also has connections to various place names in Poland. For example, the village of Bajów in the Świętokrzyskie Province may have derived its name from the BAJ family who once resided there.

Another notable figure was Adam BAJ (1883-1945), a Polish painter and art teacher who was active in the early 20th century. His works, which often depicted scenes from rural life, are held in several museums and private collections.

While the BAJ surname continues to be found in Poland today, its historical roots and associations with storytelling, literature, military service, law, and the arts make it a fascinating and multifaceted name to explore.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baj

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

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

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