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

Baxley, 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 Baxley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baxley in America

Baxley is the 5111th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baxley surname appeared 6,852 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Baxley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baxley 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 Baxley

The surname Baxley is of English origin, emerging in the 13th century. It is a locational name derived from the place name Baxley, a parish in the county of Suffolk, England. The name is believed to have evolved from the Old English words "bæcc" meaning "ridge" and "leah" meaning "meadow" or "clearing," suggesting that the original bearers of the name resided near a ridge or clearing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Feet of Fines for Suffolk in 1239, where it appears as "Baxeleye." This reference provides evidence of the name's existence in medieval times and its connection to the Suffolk parish.

During the 14th century, the surname Baxley appeared in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1327, where it was recorded as "Baxle." This variant spelling offers insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 16th century, the name Baxley was associated with notable individuals such as John Baxley, a merchant and alderman in the city of Norwich, who lived from around 1510 to 1580. His prominence in the local community suggests the family's standing during that period.

Another historical figure bearing the Baxley name was William Baxley, born in 1656 in Baxley, Suffolk. He was a prominent landowner and served as a magistrate in the county, further highlighting the name's ties to the local area.

Moving forward to the 18th century, records show that Thomas Baxley, born in 1712 in Baxley, Suffolk, was a renowned scholar and author, publishing works on theology and philosophy.

In the 19th century, the name Baxley gained recognition through the accomplishments of Charles Baxley, born in 1825 in Baxley, Suffolk. He was a skilled architect and designed several notable buildings in the region, including churches and public buildings.

While the surname Baxley originated in the county of Suffolk, it eventually spread to other parts of England and beyond, with bearers of the name contributing to various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baxley

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

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

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