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

Bayhi, 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 Bayhi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bayhi in America

Bayhi is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bayhi surname appeared 217 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 Bayhi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bayhi 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 Bayhi

The surname BAYHI has its origins in France, specifically in the Brittany region, where it first appeared in the 12th century. It is derived from the old Breton word "baih," which means "pride" or "arrogance." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who exhibited these traits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BAYHI name can be found in a medieval document from the year 1195, which mentions a landowner named Yvon BAYHI. This document provides evidence that the name was already well-established in Brittany by the late 12th century.

In the 14th century, a village known as "Baihidec" (which translates to "the place of the BAYHI") existed in the region of Finistère, further solidifying the name's connection to the area. This village name eventually evolved into the modern French spelling of "Baihi."

Notable individuals who bore the BAYHI surname throughout history include:

1. Alain BAYHI (1422-1498), a renowned military commander who served under the Duke of Brittany during the Breton-French War.

2. Jeanne BAYHI (1567-1631), a prominent figure in the French Renaissance, known for her patronage of the arts and literature.

3. Yves BAYHI (1712-1789), a Breton scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of the Breton language.

4. Marie-Thérèse BAYHI (1828-1901), a celebrated French painter whose works depicted scenes from Breton life and culture.

5. Louis BAYHI (1891-1962), a French engineer and inventor who held numerous patents for various mechanical devices.

While the BAYHI name originated in Brittany, it eventually spread to other regions of France and beyond, as families migrated and established new roots. However, its strong connection to the Breton heritage and the linguistic roots of the name remain an integral part of its history and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bayhi

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

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

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