Explore the Family Name Bail
The meaning of Bail
1. English: variant of Bale. 2. French (northern) and Walloon: nickname from Old French bail ‘governor, regent, bailiff’. 3. Indian (Karnataka): topographic name from Tulu bail ‘low-lying land’ (Dravidian vayal ‘plain, field’). Some characteristic forenames: Indian Ashok, Mahesh, Rama, Ravi, Sumanth.
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How common is the last name Bail in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bail has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bail was ranked 21,176th in popularity and by 2010 it had jumped to 2,421st, marking an impressive 88.57% change in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also skyrocketed during this period, rising from 1,155 in 2000 to 14,957 in 2010, an increase of almost 1195%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also increased by a staggering 1079.07%, moving from 0.43 to 5.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,176 | #2,421 | 88.57% |
| Count | 1,155 | 14,957 | 1194.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 5.07 | 1079.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bail
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Bail, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Bails who identify as White decreased slightly from 85.37% to 81.67%. The largest growth was seen among those identifying as Black, with an increase from 7.45% to 12.13%. The proportion of Bails who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 33.33%, dropping from 2.25% to 1.50%. Those identifying as Hispanic also declined from 3.20% to 2.60%. Meanwhile, there were no Bails who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, they made up 0.60% of the population with this surname. The category of two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.50% of individuals with the Bail surname, whereas this category was not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.37% | 81.67% | -4.33% |
| Black | 7.45% | 12.13% | 62.82% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 2.6% | -18.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.25% | 1.5% | -33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |