Explore the Family Name Bayan
The meaning of Bayan
1. Indian: Brahmin name, from Hindi baanh ‘arm’, a reference to the manual crafts that were a traditional occupation that the Bayans engaged in. 2. Filipino: from Tagalog bayan ‘town, nation’, a topographic name for someone living in a town or in the lowlands. 3. Iranian and Afghanistani: from the Persian personal name Bayān, a shortened form of Babr-e Bayān (the first element, babr, means ‘tiger’ in Middle Persian, while the second element is of uncertain, non-Persian origin), the name of the combat suit of the legendary Iranian hero Rostam. Both names, Bayān and Babr-e Bayān, are interpreted as ‘tiger’. Alternatively, the surname may be from a homonymous personal name Bayān which is of Arabic origin, based on the noun bayān meaning ‘exposition, explanation’ and being used to refer to the Koran.
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How common is the last name Bayan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bayan has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,971st in popularity and had risen to 53,538th by 2010, a change of approximately 4.35%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 342 in 2000 to 386 in 2010, marking an increase of 12.87%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #53,538 | 4.35% |
| Count | 342 | 386 | 12.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bayan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bayan has also shifted slightly from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up the majority of individuals with this surname in both years, increasing from 53.80% in 2000 to 55.18% in 2010. There was a decrease in those identifying as White from 33.33% to 27.46%. Meanwhile, there were increases in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic (from 6.43% to 7.77%) and Black (from 4.68% to 5.70%). There was no representation among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or from two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 53.8% | 55.18% | 2.57% |
| White | 33.33% | 27.46% | -17.61% |
| Hispanic | 6.43% | 7.77% | 20.84% |
| Black | 4.68% | 5.7% | 21.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |