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

Baylen, 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 Baylen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baylen in America

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

The Baylen 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 Baylen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baylen 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 Baylen

The surname Baylen originates from Spain, first appearing in the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Andalusian town of Bailén, which was the site of a significant battle during the Peninsular War in 1808. The name may also have connections to the Basque word "baile," meaning "valley" or "glen."

Early records of the Baylen surname can be found in various Spanish archives, including parish registers and municipal documents. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Pedro de Baylen, a soldier who fought in the Conquest of Granada in the late 1400s.

In the 16th century, the Baylen family established themselves as landowners and merchants in the region of Andalusia. Notable members include Juan Baylen, a wealthy trader who funded the construction of a church in his hometown in the 1570s.

During the 17th century, the Baylens expanded their influence throughout Spain. Francisco Baylen (1612-1683) was a prominent lawyer and judge in Seville, while his cousin, Isabel Baylen (1625-1702), was a renowned poet and patron of the arts.

The Battle of Bailén in 1808, where Spanish forces achieved a decisive victory over the French, further cemented the historical significance of the Baylen name. One of the Spanish commanders, General Francisco Javier Castaños y Baylen (1758-1852), adopted the town's name as part of his own.

Other notable individuals with the Baylen surname include:

1. Miguel Baylen (1892-1968), a Spanish painter and sculptor known for his modernist works.
2. Jaime Baylen (1909-1995), a Mexican actor and director who appeared in numerous films and television shows.
3. María Baylen (1923-2008), a Spanish novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of identity and feminism.
4. Diego Baylen (1947-2015), an Argentine architect and urban planner who designed several landmark buildings in Buenos Aires.
5. Lucía Baylen (b. 1978), a Spanish-born chef and author of several bestselling cookbooks.

While the Baylen surname is not among the most common in Spain today, it continues to hold a significant place in the country's cultural and historical fabric.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baylen

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

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

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