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

Bayani, 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 Bayani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bayani in America

Bayani is the 47006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bayani surname appeared 452 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 Bayani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bayani 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 Bayani

The surname Bayani is of Filipino origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "bayani," which translates to "hero" or "brave warrior."

The earliest recorded instances of the Bayani surname can be found in historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, when the Philippines was under Spanish rule. These records often referred to individuals who displayed acts of courage or heroism, particularly in battles against opposing forces.

One notable individual bearing the Bayani surname was Juan Bayani, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Born in 1865, Juan Bayani was a prominent figure in the Philippine Revolution, leading several campaigns against the Spanish forces until his capture and execution in 1897.

Another historical figure with the Bayani surname was Maria Bayani, a Filipino woman who lived during the 17th century. She is renowned for her bravery in defending her village against Dutch invaders, earning her the moniker "The Heroine of Pangasinan."

In the 18th century, the Bayani surname was also associated with a prominent family from the province of Bulacan. This family was known for their military service and their involvement in local governance during the Spanish colonial era.

The surname Bayani has also been linked to various place names throughout the Philippines, such as Bayanihan, a concept that represents the spirit of communal unity and cooperation. Additionally, the name may have been derived from the word "bayan," which means "town" or "community" in several Philippine languages.

Other notable individuals with the Bayani surname include Francisco Bayani, a Filipino painter and sculptor active in the early 20th century, and Josefa Bayani, a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in the late 19th century.

While the Bayani surname is primarily found in the Philippines, it has also been carried by Filipino immigrants and their descendants in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Filipino communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bayani

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

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

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