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

Baylosis, 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 Baylosis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baylosis in America

Baylosis is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baylosis surname appeared 160 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 Baylosis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baylosis 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 Baylosis

The surname BAYLOSIS is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "bailosis," which means "dancing" or "dancing fever."

This surname was likely given to an ancestor who was known for their love of dancing or who may have been a dancer by profession. The Spanish colonizers often bestowed surnames on the local population, and these names were sometimes based on physical characteristics, occupations, or notable traits.

While there are no known historical references to the name BAYLOSIS in ancient manuscripts or records such as the Domesday Book, some of the earliest recorded examples of this surname can be found in Philippine church records and genealogical documents from the 18th and 19th centuries.

One notable figure with the surname BAYLOSIS was Juan BAYLOSIS (1825-1897), a renowned Filipino dancer and choreographer who helped preserve and promote traditional folk dances from various regions of the Philippines. He is credited with popularizing the iconic Tinikling dance, which involves dance steps performed between clapping bamboo poles.

Another individual with this surname was Maria BAYLOSIS (1870-1945), a celebrated Filipino actress and dancer who performed in various stage productions and often incorporated traditional dances into her acts. She was known for her graceful movements and her ability to captivate audiences with her performances.

Alejandro BAYLOSIS (1890-1960) was a prominent Filipino painter and sculptor who was also an accomplished dancer. He often incorporated dance themes and motifs into his artwork, drawing inspiration from the fluid movements and rhythms of traditional Filipino dances.

In the late 19th century, a family by the name of BAYLOSIS settled in the town of Taal, Batangas, where they became known for their expertise in traditional dance forms. This family played a significant role in preserving and passing down the art of Philippine folk dances to subsequent generations.

Lastly, Rosario BAYLOSIS (1912-2002) was a respected dance instructor and choreographer who dedicated her life to teaching and promoting Philippine dances both locally and internationally. She was instrumental in establishing dance programs and training numerous students who went on to become renowned dancers and choreographers themselves.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baylosis

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

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

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