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

Bavin, 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 Bavin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bavin in America

Bavin is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bavin surname appeared 121 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 Bavin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bavin 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 Bavin

The surname BAVIN originated in England, with its roots dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "bæfen," meaning "small hill" or "ridge." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term referring to someone who lived near a small hill or ridge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BAVIN can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bavin" in the county of Lincolnshire. This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames in medieval England.

In the 13th century, the name BAVIN appeared in various records from the county of Yorkshire, where it was often spelled as "Baveyn" or "Bavyn." These variations highlight the fluidity of surname spellings during that era, as they were primarily based on phonetic representation rather than standardized spellings.

One notable figure associated with the surname BAVIN was Sir John Bavin, a member of the English gentry who lived in the late 15th century. He was a prominent landowner in the county of Warwickshire and served as a Justice of the Peace during the reign of King Henry VII (1457-1509).

Another individual of note was William Bavin, who was born in 1612 in the village of Maidstone, Kent. He was a successful merchant and played a significant role in the local community, serving as a churchwarden and contributing to the construction of several public buildings.

In the 18th century, the BAVIN surname was also found in the county of Dorset, where a family by the name of Bavin resided in the town of Bridport. One member of this family, Thomas Bavin (1732-1807), was a renowned shipbuilder and naval architect, known for his innovative designs and contributions to the maritime industry.

Moving into the 19th century, the BAVIN surname gained prominence in the field of literature with the birth of Charles Bavin (1856-1931), an English poet and novelist. He was widely acclaimed for his works, which often drew inspiration from the rural landscapes and traditions of his native Warwickshire.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Sir Arthur Bavin (1880-1962), a distinguished Australian jurist and politician. Born in England, he emigrated to Australia in the early 20th century and went on to serve as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales from 1935 to 1950.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bavin

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

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

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