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

Baylark, 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 Baylark surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baylark in America

Baylark is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baylark surname appeared 107 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 Baylark.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baylark 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 Baylark

The surname BAYLARK originated in England during the late medieval period, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bæg" meaning "berry" and "lēah" meaning "meadow" or "clearing," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near or worked in a berry-filled meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BAYLARK can be found in the Assize Court Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1379, where a person named John Baylark is mentioned. This indicates that the surname was already in use by that time in northern England.

In the 15th century, the BAYLARK surname appeared in various manorial records and tax rolls across several counties in England, including Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. This suggests that the name had spread across different regions of the country by that point.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the spelling of the surname evolved, with variations such as Baylark, Baylark, and Baylark appearing in parish records and other documents. This was a common occurrence with many surnames during that period due to inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping.

One notable bearer of the BAYLARK surname was Sir John Baylark (1525-1587), a landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire. He served as a Justice of the Peace and was known for his involvement in local affairs.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Baylark (1642-1712), a wealthy widow from Oxfordshire who left a substantial sum in her will to establish a charity school in her hometown.

In the 18th century, the BAYLARK surname was found in various records across England, including in the parish registers of Wiltshire, where a family of BAYLARKs resided for several generations.

One of the more prominent figures with this surname was Samuel Baylark (1756-1824), a respected clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of a parish in Gloucestershire for over four decades.

The 19th century saw the BAYLARK surname spread beyond England, with some bearers emigrating to other parts of the British Empire, including Canada and Australia. For instance, William Baylark (1822-1897) was a farmer and early settler in the colony of South Australia.

Throughout its history, the BAYLARK surname has maintained a relatively small presence, never becoming a widespread or common name. However, it has persisted as a distinct and identifiable surname, carrying the echoes of its origins in the English countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baylark

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

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

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