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

Baxin, 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 Baxin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baxin in America

Baxin is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baxin surname appeared 122 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 Baxin.

The history of the last name Baxin

The surname BAXIN originated in England during the late medieval period, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "bæcce," meaning "baker," suggesting that the name's earliest bearers were likely engaged in the baking trade.

The name was most prevalent in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where some of the earliest recorded instances can be found. In the 1379 Poll Tax records of Yorkshire, a John Bakester is listed, which is an early variation of the name.

One of the earliest documented references to the BAXIN surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1524, which lists a Robert Baxyn. This spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 16th century, the BAXIN name appeared in various parish records and court rolls. Notably, a William Baxin was mentioned in the Proceedings of the Court of the Marches of Wales in 1585, indicating the name's presence in that region.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals bore the BAXIN surname. One such person was John Baxin (1590-1655), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 17th century.

Another notable figure was Richard Baxin (1712-1789), a renowned clockmaker from Oxfordshire, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the gentry of the time.

In the 19th century, a mention of the BAXIN name can be found in the records of the East India Company, where a Captain James Baxin (1818-1879) served as a naval officer and was commended for his bravery during the Indian Mutiny of 1857.

Additionally, the BAXIN surname has been associated with several place names in England, such as Baxin Hill in Gloucestershire and Baxin Manor in Wiltshire, further solidifying the name's historical roots in the region.

Throughout its history, the BAXIN surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Baxyn, Baxyn, and Baxen, reflecting the fluidity of name spellings in earlier times. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain deeply rooted in the baking trade and the English countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baxin

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

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 Baxin 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.

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

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