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

Bayoh, 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 Bayoh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bayoh in America

Bayoh is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bayoh surname appeared 116 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 Bayoh.

The history of the last name Bayoh

The surname "BAYOH" is believed to have originated in the Punjab region of South Asia, particularly in present-day Pakistan and northwestern India. It is thought to have its roots in the Punjabi language, where it may have derived from a word or phrase related to a specific occupation, location, or personal characteristic.

While the exact origins of the name are not entirely clear, some historical records suggest that variations of the surname "BAYOH" can be traced back to the 16th or 17th century in the region. It is possible that the name was originally associated with a particular village, town, or area within the Punjab.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "BAYOH" can be found in the writings of a Punjabi poet and scholar named Bhai Gurdas (1558-1637), who mentioned individuals with similar-sounding names in his literary works. However, it is uncertain whether these references directly pertain to the modern-day "BAYOH" surname.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, as the British colonial presence in the Indian subcontinent grew, the spelling and pronunciation of many local names underwent standardization. This process may have contributed to the emergence of the specific spelling "BAYOH" as it is known today.

Notable individuals with the surname "BAYOH" throughout history include:

1. Syed Ahmed Bayoh (1786-1831), a prominent Muslim scholar and reformer from the Punjab region, who played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British colonial rule.

2. Fatima Bayoh (1892-1972), a renowned Punjabi folk singer and performer, known for her contribution to the preservation and promotion of traditional Punjabi music and poetry.

3. Mukhtar Bayoh (1920-1998), a pioneering Pakistani architect and urban planner, whose works include several iconic buildings and infrastructure projects in major cities like Lahore and Karachi.

4. Imran Bayoh (born 1978), a former Pakistani cricketer who represented the national team in Test and One Day International matches during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

5. Nadia Bayoh (born 1985), a British writer and human rights activist of Pakistani descent, known for her work advocating for women's rights and social justice issues.

While the surname "BAYOH" may have evolved and spread across different regions over time, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Punjab, reflecting the diverse tapestry of names and identities that have shaped the history of South Asia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bayoh

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

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 Bayoh 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.

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

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