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

Bax, 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 Bax surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bax in America

Bax is the 16909th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bax surname appeared 1,684 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bax.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bax 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 Bax

The surname "BAX" is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "bæcce" or "baecce," meaning "baker." It emerged in the 12th century as a occupational surname for those who worked as bakers or were associated with the baking trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various medieval records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where a certain "Willelmus Bax" is mentioned. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also contain references to individuals with the surname, including "Willelmus le Bax" and "Johannes le Bax."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Bax, a baker from London, who was mentioned in records dating back to 1292. Another notable figure was Sir Walter Bax, a wealthy merchant and alderman of London, who lived in the late 14th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname "BAX" experienced a variety of spellings, including "Backes," "Bakes," "Bakes," and "Bakkes." These variations reflect the fluid nature of spelling patterns in those times. One notable individual from this period was Arnold Bax (1551-1616), a Dutch-born English merchant and diplomat.

In the 18th century, the surname gained further prominence with individuals such as Thomas Bax (1726-1787), an English clergyman and author, and Sir William Bax (1748-1823), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.

The 19th century saw the birth of several notable individuals bearing the "BAX" surname, including Arnold Bax (1883-1953), an English composer and poet, and Ernest Belfort Bax (1854-1926), a British socialist philosopher and writer. Another notable figure was Walter Bax (1859-1924), a British journalist and writer known for his works on Russian culture and history.

Throughout its history, the surname "BAX" has been associated with various occupations and fields, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of its bearers. While its origins can be traced back to the baking trade in medieval England, the name has since spread across the world and gained recognition in various spheres of influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bax

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

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

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