Explore the Family Name Bakewell
The meaning of Bakewell
English: habitational name from Bakewell in Derbyshire, named with the Old English personal name Badeca, Baduca (from a short form of various compound personal names with the first element beadu ‘battle’) + well(a) ‘spring, stream’.
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How common is the last name Bakewell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bakewell has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Bakewell ranked 30,264th in terms of popularity, with around 730 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the ranking had slipped to 31,873rd and the count reduced marginally to 724, demonstrating a decrease of 0.82%. The proportion per 100k also dropped from 0.27 to 0.25, indicating a change of -7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #31,873 | -5.32% |
| Count | 730 | 724 | -0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bakewell
The ethnic identity associated with the Bakewell surname also saw notable shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of people with this surname identified as White at both points, although there was a marginal decrease from 92.05% to 91.02%. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 3.56% to 5.11%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also rose from 1.37% to 1.80%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic fell significantly from 2.47% to 1.52%. There were no recorded instances of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.05% | 91.02% | -1.12% |
| Black | 3.56% | 5.11% | 43.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.8% | 31.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 1.52% | -38.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |