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

Baylock, 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 Baylock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baylock in America

Baylock is the 41959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baylock surname appeared 518 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 Baylock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baylock 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 Baylock

The surname "BAYLOCK" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is likely derived from the Old English words "bæc" meaning "back" and "leah" meaning "woodland clearing" or "meadow." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a woodland clearing behind a village or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BAYLOCK" can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a certain John Baylok is mentioned. This spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various historic records, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a Richard Baylok was mentioned in 1459. This document suggests that the name had spread to different regions of England by that time.

During the 16th century, the name "BAYLOCK" was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was William Baylock, a merchant from London, who was born around 1520 and died in 1587. Another was John Baylock, a clergyman from Oxfordshire, who lived from 1535 to 1612.

In the 17th century, the name continued to be found in various records, such as the Parish Registers of Gloucestershire, where a Thomas Baylock was recorded in 1642. Additionally, a certain Mary Baylock, born in 1670 in Berkshire, was mentioned in local records.

One of the most prominent figures with the surname "BAYLOCK" was Sir Edward Baylock, a British politician and landowner who lived from 1720 to 1798. He served as a member of Parliament for several constituencies and was known for his involvement in local affairs.

Another notable individual with this surname was Robert Baylock, a renowned author and historian from Lancashire, who lived from 1755 to 1832. He wrote several books on the history and culture of his region, which are still referenced today.

Throughout its history, the surname "BAYLOCK" has also been associated with various place names, such as Baylock Hill in Shropshire and Baylock Farm in Dorset, further solidifying its connection to the English countryside and rural areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baylock

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

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

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