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

Bausley, 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 Bausley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bausley in America

Bausley is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bausley surname appeared 255 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 Bausley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bausley 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 Bausley

The surname Bausley is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "bau," which means "to build" or "to cultivate," and the suffix "-ley," which indicates a field or meadow. This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near or worked on a cultivated field.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bausley can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the 12th century. In this manuscript, a person named "Baldwinus de Bausleia" is mentioned, indicating that the name was already in use by that time.

The name Bausley has also been linked to various place names across Germany. For example, there is a village called Bausley in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Bausley (1510-1578) was a prominent landowner and farmer in the region of Bavaria. His descendants continued to use the surname for several generations.

In the 18th century, a German immigrant named Johann Bausley (1725-1802) settled in Pennsylvania, United States, and established a successful farming community. His family played a significant role in the area's agricultural development.

Another person of historical importance was Wilhelm Bausley (1820-1892), a German philosopher and writer who wrote extensively on the concept of existentialism. His works influenced many intellectuals of his time.

In the 20th century, Anna Bausley (1905-1988) was a renowned artist from Austria, known for her vibrant landscape paintings and portraiture. Her works are displayed in several galleries across Europe.

Lastly, Gerhard Bausley (1930-2018) was a German engineer who made significant contributions to the development of automotive technology. He was recognized for his innovative designs and received numerous patents during his career.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Bausley throughout history, showcasing its long-standing presence and influence in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bausley

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

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

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