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

Bayse, 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 Bayse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bayse in America

Bayse is the 54752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bayse surname appeared 376 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 Bayse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bayse 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 Bayse

The surname Bayse is of English origin and can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "bæc" and "hus," meaning "back house" or "house at the back." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a dwelling situated behind another building or at the rear of a property.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Bayse appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1195, where a person named Willelmus de Bachuse was mentioned. This spelling variation, "Bachuse," provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 13th century, the name was found in various records, including the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where it was spelled "Bakehus." This record highlights the local concentration of the name in certain areas of England during that period.

One notable individual with the surname Bayse was John Bayse, a prominent merchant who lived in London during the 15th century. He was active in the city's trade guilds and served as a alderman in the 1460s.

Another historical figure bearing this name was Richard Bayse, a scholar and clergyman who lived in the late 16th century. He was educated at Oxford University and served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick from 1585 until his death in 1612.

In the 17th century, the name Bayse appeared in various parish records across England. One such record is from the village of Swindon in Wiltshire, where a family by the name of Bayse resided in the mid-1600s. The name was also found in the nearby county of Gloucestershire during this time.

A notable individual from this period was Thomas Bayse, a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry class in Oxfordshire. He was born in 1632 and was known for his extensive property holdings and involvement in local affairs.

Another person of historical significance bearing the surname Bayse was William Bayse, a military officer who served in the English Civil War. He fought on the Parliamentarian side and was involved in several major battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

Throughout its history, the surname Bayse has undergone various spelling variations, such as Bakhus, Backhus, and Bacchus, reflecting the evolution of language and the influence of regional dialects. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, tracing back to its Old English roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bayse

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

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

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