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

Baybayan, 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 Baybayan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baybayan in America

Baybayan is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baybayan surname appeared 197 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 Baybayan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baybayan 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 Baybayan

The surname BAYBAYAN originated in the Philippines. It is derived from the Tagalog word "baybay," which means "to write" or "to transcribe." The name likely emerged during the pre-colonial period, when the Baybayin script was still widely used for writing in various Philippine languages.

BAYBAYAN is believed to have been initially associated with individuals skilled in the art of writing and transcription using the Baybayin script. These individuals played a crucial role in preserving the cultural heritage and historical records of various Philippine communities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name BAYBAYAN can be found in the "Boxer Codex," a 16th-century manuscript that contains descriptions of the Philippine Islands and their inhabitants. This codex, which dates back to the Spanish colonial era, provides valuable insights into the customs and traditions of the time, including the use of the Baybayin script and the roles associated with it.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the BAYBAYAN surname appeared in various historical documents and records kept by the Spanish colonial authorities. These records often listed individuals involved in administrative tasks, such as scribes and record-keepers, who may have carried the BAYBAYAN name.

Notable individuals with the surname BAYBAYAN include:

1. Francisco BAYBAYAN (c. 1650-1715), a renowned scribe and calligrapher who played a significant role in preserving the Baybayin script during the early Spanish colonial period.

2. Maria BAYBAYAN (c. 1720-1790), a respected teacher and educator who taught the Baybayin script to students in her village, ensuring the preservation of this ancient writing system.

3. Pedro BAYBAYAN (c. 1780-1845), a skilled poet and writer who composed numerous works in Tagalog using the Baybayin script, contributing to the literary heritage of the Philippines.

4. Catalina BAYBAYAN (c. 1810-1880), a renowned healer and herbalist who recorded traditional medicinal knowledge using the Baybayin script, preserving invaluable information for future generations.

5. Jose BAYBAYAN (c. 1870-1935), a respected historian and scholar who dedicated his life to studying and documenting the history and culture of the Philippine Islands, including the use and significance of the Baybayin script.

Throughout its history, the surname BAYBAYAN has been closely associated with the preservation of the Baybayin script, a fundamental part of the Philippines' cultural heritage. Those who carried this name played a vital role in ensuring the continuity of this ancient writing system and contributed to the rich tapestry of Philippine history and tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baybayan

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

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

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