Explore the Family Name Bailen
The meaning of Bailen
1. Spanish (Bailén): habitational name from Bailén in Jaén province. 2. Americanized form of Jewish Bailin.
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How common is the last name Bailen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bailen has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 76,946 in popularity, with 232 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 79,846 and the number of individuals had increased slightly to 238. This represents a proportion per 100,000 people drop from 0.09 to 0.08 — an overall decrease of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #79,846 | -3.77% |
| Count | 232 | 238 | 2.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bailen
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the surname Bailen between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority identified as white (82.76%), followed by Black (6.03%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.47%). Ten years later, while the majority still identified as white (80.67%), the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased by 22.10% to reach 5.04%. The most significant change was noted in the Hispanic category, which went from zero representation in 2000 to 6.30% in 2010. Additionally, individuals identifying as two or more races more than doubled from 2.16% to 4.62% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.76% | 80.67% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.47% | 5.04% | -22.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 4.62% | 113.89% |
| Black | 6.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |