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

Baray, 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 Baray surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baray in America

Baray is the 41234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baray surname appeared 528 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 Baray.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baray 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 Baray

The surname Baray originated in France and is believed to have its roots in the Old French word "barate," which referred to a barge or small boat used for transportation along rivers and canals. This connection suggests that the name may have been derived from an occupation or place associated with river navigation or trade.

One of the earliest known references to the Baray name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and population in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Robert Baray, who held estates in Oxfordshire.

During the medieval period, variations of the name, such as Baray, Baraie, and Baraye, were prevalent in regions of northern France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy. These areas were known for their extensive network of navigable waterways, which may have contributed to the name's association with water-based occupations or settlements.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Jean Baray was recorded as a participant in the Eighth Crusade, led by King Louis IX of France. This historical account provides evidence of the name's presence among the French nobility during that era.

Another notable figure bearing the Baray surname was Pierre Baray, a French artist and engraver born in 1543 in Soissons, Picardy. He is best known for his intricate engravings depicting religious scenes and portraits of notable figures of his time.

In the 17th century, Jacques Baray, a French architect and engineer, gained recognition for his contributions to the design and construction of fortifications and military structures. He was active in the service of King Louis XIV and worked on projects in various regions of France.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Jean-François Baray, born in 1744 in Champagne, France, was a notable physician and botanist. He made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants and their applications in treating various ailments.

As the Baray name spread beyond France, it can be found in historical records across Europe and other parts of the world. For example, in the 19th century, a German immigrant named Wilhelm Baray settled in the United States and became a prominent figure in the development of the brewing industry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baray

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

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

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