Explore the Family Name Baudin
The meaning of Baudin
1. French: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name based on the element bald ‘bold, strong’ (see Baud). 2. Altered form of French Canadian Beaudin 2. Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine, Clothilde, Jacques, Jean-Paul, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Baudin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Baudin has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,692, but by 2010, the ranking had dropped to 63,218, marking a decrease of 7.71%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 323 in 2000 to 316 in 2010, representing a change of -2.17%. The proportion per 100k people fell by 8.33% from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #63,218 | -7.71% |
| Count | 323 | 316 | -2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baudin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Baudin has diversified over the decade as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with the Baudin surname identified as White (75.85%), followed by Black (15.17%), Hispanic (5.88%), and Two or more races (1.86%). There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as White had fallen to 70.25%, there was a significant increase in the percentage identifying as Black, up to 22.78%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable drop to 3.16%. Remarkably, some started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander at 1.90%, but none reported belonging to two or more races anymore.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.85% | 70.25% | -7.38% |
| Black | 15.17% | 22.78% | 50.16% |
| Hispanic | 5.88% | 3.16% | -46.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |