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

Baysden, 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 Baysden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baysden in America

Baysden is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baysden surname appeared 356 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 Baysden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baysden 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 Baysden

The surname Baysden has its origins in England, with records indicating its presence as early as the 16th century. It is derived from Old English words 'bæg' meaning 'bag' and 'den' meaning 'valley' or 'hollow'. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name referring to a location in a valley or hollow where bags or pouches were made or sold.

Early recorded instances of the surname can be found in parish records from the counties of Gloucestershire and Somerset. The Baysden family is believed to have settled in these areas during the Middle Ages. One of the earliest known references to the name appears in the Gloucestershire Muster Roll of 1608, where a John Baysden is listed as a resident of the village of Nailsworth.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname was William Baysden (1625-1691), an English clergyman who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Records show that he played a significant role in the local community and was involved in various religious and civic affairs during his tenure.

Another prominent individual bearing the Baysden name was Thomas Baysden (1778-1855), a wealthy landowner and industrialist from Somerset. He owned several mills and was instrumental in the development of the wool trade in the region during the early 19th century.

In the late 19th century, a family of Baysdens emigrated from England to Australia, settling in the state of Victoria. One of their descendants, Emily Baysden (1892-1972), became a renowned artist and painter, known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits depicting the Australian outback.

Moving into the 20th century, Sir Arthur Baysden (1910-1994) was a prominent British diplomat who served as the Ambassador to France from 1967 to 1972. He played a crucial role in strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries during a period of political and economic turmoil in Europe.

While the Baysden surname may not be among the most common in England today, its history traces back several centuries and is intertwined with the cultural and economic developments of the regions where its bearers resided.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baysden

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

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

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