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

Baylous, 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 Baylous surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baylous in America

Baylous is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baylous surname appeared 145 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 Baylous.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baylous 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 Baylous

The surname BAYLOUS is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, referring to someone who hailed from a place called "Baylis" or a similar spelling variation. The name is derived from the Old English words "bæg" meaning "berry" and "hyll" meaning "hill," suggesting that it may have referred to a settlement situated on a berry-covered hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BAYLOUS can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Baillius." This entry indicates that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

In the 13th century, records show a William de Baylous who was a landowner in Oxfordshire. This suggests that the BAYLOUS surname had gained prominence and was associated with a certain degree of social standing by that time.

During the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the BAYLOUS name was Sir John Baylous, a knight who fought alongside Edward III in the Hundred Years' War against France. His bravery and service to the Crown were celebrated, and his name was recorded in various chronicles of the time.

In the 16th century, the surname BAYLOUS was found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. One entry from 1572 mentions the baptism of a child named Alice Baylous, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Baylous.

Another notable figure was Sir Richard Baylous, who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was a successful merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. His wealth and influence allowed him to acquire land and properties in several counties.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual with the BAYLOUS surname was William Baylous, a renowned scholar and theologian born in 1712. He authored several influential works on religious philosophy and served as a professor at Oxford University until his death in 1792.

These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the BAYLOUS surname throughout history, showcasing its longevity and presence across various regions of England over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baylous

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

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

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