Explore the Family Name Bakes
The meaning of Bakes
1. English (Yorkshire): variant of Bake, with excrescent -s. 2. Czech and Slovak (Bakeš): from a derivative of the personal name Bak.
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How common is the last name Bakes in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bakes saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 46,614th in popularity and this position fell to 54,752nd by 2010, representing a 17.46% decline. In terms of count, there were 430 individuals with the surname Bakes in 2000, which decreased by 12.56% to 376 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the surname Bakes per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.16 to 0.13 during the same period, indicating a decrease of 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #54,752 | -17.46% |
| Count | 430 | 376 | -12.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bakes
In terms of ethnic identity, the Bakes surname is predominantly associated with the White demographic, as evidenced by Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.26% of individuals with the surname identified as White, though this figure decreased slightly to 89.89% in 2010. Over the decade, there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying as Black, from 4.42% in 2000 to 5.05% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with the surname Bakes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The Census began recording instances of Hispanic identity in 2010, with 2.39% of individuals with the surname Bakes identifying as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.26% | 89.89% | -3.61% |
| Black | 4.42% | 5.05% | 14.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |