Explore the Family Name Baden
The meaning of Baden
1. North German and Danish: patronymic from Bade. 2. English: habitational name from a place called Bayden in Sussex, which is referred to in 17th-century documents but unlocated (it is possibly to be identified with Bainden, a manor in Mayfield, Sussex), or from Baydon in Wiltshire. The latter is from Old English beg + dūn, meaning ‘berry hill’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): probably an adoption of the German surname (see 1 above).
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How common is the last name Baden in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Baden' has seen a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 14,347 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up to position 13,938. The total count of people with this surname also saw an increase of approximately 13.11%, going from 1,915 individuals in 2000 to 2,166 in 2010. The proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 individuals also increased slightly, from 0.71 in 2000 to 0.73 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,347 | #13,938 | 2.85% |
| Count | 1,915 | 2,166 | 13.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.73 | 2.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baden
When looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were some changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White represented the largest portion of those with the Baden surname; however, their percentage dropped from 90.76% in 2000 to 87.58% in 2010. Those identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase in representation, with Black increasing from 5.07% to 6.28% and Asian/Pacific Islander growing from 1.20% to 1.62%. The most substantial change was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, which saw a significant jump from 1.15% in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010. The proportions of individuals identifying as Two or more races remained stable at 1.25%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly from 0.57% to 0.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.76% | 87.58% | -3.5% |
| Black | 5.07% | 6.28% | 23.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.72% | 136.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.62% | 35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.25% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.55% | -3.51% |