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

Bayles, 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 Bayles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bayles in America

Bayles is the 10769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bayles surname appeared 2,962 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bayles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bayles 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 Bayles

The surname Bayles is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word "baille," meaning a palisade or barrier, and is thought to have been an occupational surname for someone who lived or worked near a palisade or gate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where it is listed as "Baylly." The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, as well as the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset in 1332, suggesting that the name was well-established in various parts of England by that time.

The Bayles surname has also been linked to various place names throughout England, such as Baylies Farm in Berkshire and Bayley's Hill in Gloucestershire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in different regions.

Notable individuals with the surname Bayles include Walter Bayles, an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Warwickshire in the 16th century. Another prominent bearer of the name was John Bayles, a 17th-century English author and playwright known for his works on religious and moral themes.

In the 18th century, Joseph Bayles (1728-1804) was a renowned English engraver and illustrator, known for his intricate works depicting landscapes and architectural subjects. His contemporary, Richard Bayles (1742-1821), was a notable English painter and portraitist who worked in the neoclassical style.

Moving into the 19th century, William Bayles (1804-1872) was a British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Jude in Hampstead.

While the Bayles surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and immigration. However, the focus of this report remains on the historical origins and early bearers of this surname within England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bayles

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

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

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