Bayus
Derived from the Spanish adjective "bayo" meaning brown or chestnut color.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 514 Americans carry the last name Bayus. That puts it at #49,087 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 666,837 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bayus surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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.
Bearers in the US
514
1 in 666,837
Census rank
#49,087
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
429
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 429 bearers of the surname Bayus in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 49087th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bayus, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bayus
The surname Bayus is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire, where it was derived from an Old English personal name or a place name.
One theory suggests that Bayus is a variant spelling of the Old English name Bæga, which means "ring" or "torque." This name was often given to individuals who worked as goldsmiths or jewelers, indicating a potential occupational connection.
Another possibility is that Bayus originated from a place name, such as Bayhouse or Bayhouse Farm, which were located in various parts of Yorkshire. These place names likely referred to a house or farm situated near a bay or inlet of water.
The earliest recorded instances of the Bayus surname can be found in medieval tax rolls and parish records from the 13th and 14th centuries. In 1379, a John Bayus was mentioned in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns. Additionally, the name appeared in the Feet of Fines for the county of Yorkshire in 1412, referring to a land transaction involving a Thomas Bayus.
Notable individuals bearing the Bayus surname throughout history include:
1. Robert Bayus (c. 1450-1520), a prominent merchant and landowner in the village of Barnsley, Yorkshire.
2. William Bayus (1576-1634), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Stanhope in County Durham.
3. Margery Bayus (c. 1620-1691), a woman from York accused and tried for witchcraft during the infamous Yorkshire Witch Trials of the 17th century.
4. John Bayus (1705-1772), a renowned clockmaker and silversmith based in the city of London.
5. Elizabeth Bayus (1810-1884), a philanthropist and social reformer who established several schools and orphanages in her hometown of Leeds, Yorkshire.
It is worth noting that variations in spelling were common in historical records, and the Bayus surname may have been recorded as Bayhus, Bayhous, Baius, or Bays in different regions and time periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bayus
Among Census respondents with the surname Bayus, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Bayus bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Bayus surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3%
- Hispanic or Latino2.3%
- Unknown or suppressed1.4%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Bayus surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #49,087 | -9.9% |
| Count | 453 | 429 | -5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.8% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Bayus bearers went from 453 to 429 (-5.3% change). The surname moved down 4,433 positions in the national ranking, going from #44,654 to #49,087.
FAQ
Bayus surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Bayus?
The surname Bayus holds position #49,087 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 514 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Bayus surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bayus, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.