Explore the Family Name Baines
The meaning of Baines
1. English (northern) and Scottish (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of the places in France called Bains, in either Ille-et-Vilaine or Maine-et-Loire, from Old French baine ‘bath’. 2. Scottish and northern English: variant of Bain or Bane, with excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Baines in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Baines has seen a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 5586 in terms of popularity, which improved to 5313 in 2010, marking an upward trend of 4.89%. The number of people with the surname also saw a significant increase in this period, rising from 5702 in 2000 to 6557 in 2010, a change of nearly 15%. The proportion of the Baines surname per 100k also rose by 5.21%, showcasing its growing prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,586 | #5,313 | 4.89% |
| Count | 5,702 | 6,557 | 14.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.11 | 2.22 | 5.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baines
Shifting focus to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows varied shifts within different groups. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of people with the Baines surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those from two or more races saw an increase of 25% and nearly 26% respectively. However, there was a slight decline in the percentage identifying as White and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with decreases of approximately 7% and 4% respectively. The most significant change was observed in the Hispanic group, which witnessed a dramatic rise of over 115%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals with the Baines surname experienced a modest increase of around 2.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46.4% | 47.61% | 2.61% |
| White | 49.02% | 45.72% | -6.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.87% | 115.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 2.23% | 25.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 0.87% | -4.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.7% | 25% |
Baines ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Baines is British & Irish, which comprises 54.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (16.4%) and Nigerian (5.4%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Italian, Scandinavian, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 54.8% |
| French & German | 16.4% |
| Nigerian | 5.4% |
| Other | 23.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Baines
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Baines have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 73.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 73.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 73.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 73.10% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 73.10% |
What Baines haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Baines is R-CTS4528, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS4528 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Reeve, Haupt, Clair, Hammonds, Benz, Salter, Sims, Downer, Conners, Sharp.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Baines surname are: H1, N, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Baines have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Baines" Surname 42.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Baines" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Vitamin Use
Takes vitamins on a regular basis.
"Baines" Surname 54.2%
23andMe Users 45.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Baines" Surname 17.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Baines?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Baines are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition