Explore the Family Name Baiz
The meaning of Baiz
1. South German (mainly southwestern Bavaria): variant of Beitz. Compare Baitz. 2. Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Báez (see Baez). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Carlos, Estefana, Ignacio, Jose, Leandro, Luiz, Manuel, Pascual, Salvador, Sotero.
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How common is the last name Baiz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baiz increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Baiz was ranked 40,987th in terms of surname frequency, but by 2010 it had jumped up to 37,792nd place, marking a 7.8% rise in rank. The actual count of individuals with the Baiz surname also saw a growth during this period, with an increase from 502 people in 2000 to 588 in 2010, a rise of 17.13%. This resulted in a slight increase in the proportion per 100,000 people, improving from 0.19 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #37,792 | 7.8% |
| Count | 502 | 588 | 17.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baiz
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Baiz. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 58.76% to 61.90%. This indicates that the majority of those with the Baiz surname identified as Hispanic. While the percentage of individuals who were White decreased slightly from 36.06% to 34.52%, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.99% to 2.89%. There was no change reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy purposes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.76% | 61.9% | 5.34% |
| White | 36.06% | 34.52% | -4.27% |
| Black | 1.99% | 2.89% | 45.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |