2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Baynton
A habitational surname derived from a place name referring to someone from Beynton or Baynton, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Baynton. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baynton surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Baynton with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Baynton in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baynton, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Baynton
The surname Baynton originated in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bæc" meaning a back or ridge, and "tun" meaning a town or village, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a ridge or raised ground.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Baynton can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a William de Baynton is mentioned. This indicates that the name was likely established in the West Midlands region of England by this time.
The Baynton name also appears in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were census-like records compiled for taxation purposes. This further confirms the presence of the surname in medieval England.
During the 14th century, the Baynton family held lands and estates in Wiltshire, particularly around the village of Bromham. Sir Robert Baynton (c. 1330 - 1395) was a notable member of the family, serving as a knight and sheriff of Wiltshire.
In the 15th century, the Bayntons continued to be prominent landowners in Wiltshire, with Sir John Baynton (c. 1420 - 1500) being appointed High Sheriff of Wiltshire in 1484. He also served as a Member of Parliament for the county.
Another significant figure in the Baynton family was Sir Edward Baynton (1593 - 1657), who was a English politician and Member of Parliament during the English Civil War. He initially supported the Parliamentarian cause but later switched sides and joined the Royalists.
Over time, the surname has seen various spellings, including Bayntun, Baynton, Baynton, and Bayntoun, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time.
While the Baynton name originated in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. Prominent individuals with the Baynton surname have included Sir Henry Baynton (1761 - 1846), an English judge and Chief Justice of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), and Sir Thomas Baynton (1708 - 1785), a British naval officer and Governor of the Bahamas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baynton
Among Census respondents with the surname Baynton, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Baynton bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Baynton surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 108
- Two or more races5.1% · 6
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baynton
Baynton appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+3 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,045 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,207 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 6,045 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 5,207 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Baynton surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #143,511 | -3.8% |
| Count | 121 | 118 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baynton bearers went from 121 to 118 (-2.5% change). The surname moved down 5,207 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #143,511.
FAQ
Baynton surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baynton?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Baynton. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Baynton?
Baynton ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Baynton. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Baynton.
Has Baynton become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baynton went from 121 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Baynton?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baynton, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Black (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Baynton in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baynton appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Two or More Races (5.1%), Black (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Baynton (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Baynton mean?
A habitational surname derived from a place name referring to someone from Beynton or Baynton, England. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Baynton (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Baynton?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Baynton on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.