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

Bayda, 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 Bayda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bayda in America

Bayda is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bayda surname appeared 112 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 Bayda.

The history of the last name Bayda

The surname BAYDA is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Lebanon. It is derived from the Arabic word "bayda," which translates to "white" or "pale." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with a fair complexion or light-colored hair.

The earliest recorded instances of the BAYDA surname can be traced back to the 12th century, during the time of the Crusades. It is mentioned in several medieval manuscripts and records from the region, often in reference to individuals who were part of the local population or who had interactions with the Crusaders.

One notable historical figure with the BAYDA surname was Rashid al-Bayda, a 13th-century scholar and philosopher from Aleppo, Syria. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world during that time.

In the 14th century, a merchant named Yusuf al-Bayda is mentioned in the records of the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria. He is described as a successful trader who conducted business throughout the Mediterranean region, further indicating the presence of the BAYDA surname in the Middle East during that era.

Another notable figure was Fatima al-Bayda, a 16th-century poet and writer from Damascus, Syria. Her poetry and literary works were widely acclaimed and contributed to the rich cultural heritage of the region.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Middle East, the BAYDA surname continued to appear in various records and documents. One such individual was Ibrahim al-Bayda, a 17th-century Ottoman military commander who was involved in several campaigns in the Levant region.

As the centuries passed, the BAYDA surname spread beyond the Middle East, with individuals bearing the name migrating to other parts of the world. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the Arabic-speaking regions of the Middle East.

It is important to note that while this report provides a general overview of the surname BAYDA and its historical context, there may be variations and additional information specific to individual family histories and lineages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bayda

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

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

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