Explore the Family Name Baine
The meaning of Baine
1. Irish and Scottish (Antrim and Renfrewshire): variant of Bain 1. 2. French: variant of Bain 4 or, in North America, its altered form. This is a very rare surname in France.
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How common is the last name Baine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Baine" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17943 in popularity with a count of 1436, while in 2010 it moved up to 17839 with an increased count of 1568. This represents a growth rate of 9.19%. However, the overall proportion per 100k remained fairly stable at 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,943 | #17,839 | 0.58% |
| Count | 1,436 | 1,568 | 9.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baine
As for the ethnic identity related to the surname "Baine", it's predominantly associated with those identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group accounted for 82.80% in 2000 and saw a slight rise to 83.16% in 2010. The next largest group identifies as Black, representing 13.16% in 2000 with a minor decrease to 13.01% in 2010. Notably, those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 38.14%, although still representing a small fraction of the total. On the other hand, individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease of 29.67%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native made up the smallest proportions, with changes of -9.52% and +14.29% respectively over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.8% | 83.16% | 0.43% |
| Black | 13.16% | 13.01% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 1.47% | -29.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.34% | 38.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0.64% | 14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.38% | -9.52% |