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

Bajet, 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 Bajet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bajet in America

Bajet is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bajet surname appeared 149 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 Bajet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bajet 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 Bajet

The surname BAJET is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "baguette," which referred to a small, thin loaf of bread or a stick or rod. This suggests that the name may have originally belonged to a baker or someone associated with the baking trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BAJET can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval cartulary from the 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Robertus Bajet," indicating that the name was already in use by that time.

During the 13th century, the name BAJET appeared in various records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. This suggests that the name may have originated or gained prominence in these areas.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname BAJET was Jean Bajet, a merchant and landowner from the town of Rouen in Normandy. He is mentioned in several legal documents from the period, indicating his involvement in local affairs.

Another historical figure with the surname BAJET was Pierre Bajet, a cleric and scholar who lived in the 15th century. He was the author of several theological treatises and is believed to have taught at the University of Paris.

In the 16th century, a certain Jacques Bajet, born in 1521 in the village of Beauvais, gained recognition as a skilled artisan and woodcarver. His intricate works adorned several churches and noble residences in the region.

During the 17th century, the BAJET surname spread to other parts of Europe, with records showing individuals bearing this name in regions such as the Low Countries and parts of Germany.

One noteworthy individual from this period was Nicolas Bajet, a French military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He is mentioned in several accounts for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

As the centuries passed, the BAJET surname continued to be found across various parts of France and beyond, with individuals from this lineage making contributions in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and local governance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bajet

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

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

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