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

Bayuk, 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 Bayuk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bayuk in America

Bayuk is the 56836th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bayuk surname appeared 359 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 Bayuk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bayuk 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 Bayuk

The surname Bayuk has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the region of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. The name can be traced back to the 15th century, and it is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "bayuk," which means "storyteller" or "teller of tales."

In the early days, the name was associated with individuals who were skilled in the art of storytelling and oral traditions. These individuals were often respected within their communities for their ability to entertain and educate through the telling of stories.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in a Polish parish register from the late 16th century, where a man named Jan Bayuk was listed as a resident of a village near Krakow.

The name Bayuk has also been linked to various place names in the region. For instance, there is a village called Bajkowice in southern Poland, which some historians believe may have derived its name from the Bayuk surname or the Slavic word "bajka," meaning "tale" or "story."

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Bayuk. One such person was Stefan Bayuk (1510-1585), a Polish nobleman and military leader who fought in numerous battles against the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century.

Another prominent figure was Anna Bayuk (1789-1865), a Ukrainian folk artist known for her intricate embroidery and textile work. Her creations were highly regarded and can be found in various museums throughout Ukraine.

In the 19th century, Maksym Bayuk (1822-1897) was a Ukrainian writer and poet who contributed significantly to the development of modern Ukrainian literature. His works often drew inspiration from folklore and traditional stories.

Ivan Bayuk (1875-1941) was a renowned Ukrainian painter and art teacher. His paintings captured the beauty of the Ukrainian countryside and rural life, and he is considered one of the pioneers of the Ukrainian Impressionist movement.

Lastly, Oleksandr Bayuk (1910-1988) was a Ukrainian-American writer and journalist who worked for various publications in the United States. He was known for his articles and essays on Ukrainian culture and history, which helped to raise awareness of these topics in the West.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Bayuk throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and cultures in their own unique ways.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bayuk

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

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

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