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

Bayly, 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 Bayly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bayly in America

Bayly is the 33036th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bayly surname appeared 693 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 Bayly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bayly 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 Bayly

The surname BAYLY originated in England during the medieval period. It derives from the Old French word "baillie," meaning an administrative officer or steward. This occupation-based surname was typically given to those who held such positions, particularly in royal or noble households.

The earliest known record of the BAYLY surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Gloucestershire. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, there is a mention of a Robert le Bayly, indicating the presence of the name during that time.

One of the earliest references to the BAYLY surname can be found in the famous Domesday Book, compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This historical record mentions several individuals with variations of the name, such as "Bailli" and "Baily," further confirming the name's antiquity.

In the 14th century, the BAYLY surname was also present in the county of Wiltshire, where it was recorded in the Wiltshire Subsidy Rolls of 1377 as "Baily." This document provides evidence of the surname's evolution and variations in spelling over time.

One notable individual bearing the BAYLY surname was Sir Paulet Bayly (c. 1530-1617), an English politician and landowner from Wiltshire. He served as a Member of Parliament for Devizes in 1572 and 1586, and was known for his involvement in local affairs.

Another prominent figure was Anselm Bayly (1719-1794), an English Catholic priest and writer. He was born in Lancashire and is best known for his work "The Old English Constitutions," which explored the history and traditions of the Catholic Church in England.

In the 18th century, Benjamin Bayly (1737-1808) was a renowned English lawyer and judge. He served as a Justice of the King's Bench and was also appointed to the Privy Council, reflecting his esteemed legal career.

The BAYLY surname also has connections to Ireland, where it is believed to have been introduced by English settlers during the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable Irish figure was Lewis Bayly (1565-1631), an Anglican bishop who served as the Bishop of Bangor from 1616 until his death.

In the 19th century, Ada Bayly (1857-1950) was a British novelist and children's writer. She published numerous works, including the popular "Basket of Flowers" series, which gained widespread popularity among young readers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bayly

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

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

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