Explore the Family Name Bayani
The meaning of Bayani
1. Filipino: nickname from bayani, a word which in various languages of the Philippines means ‘hero’ and also referrs to a person who engages in volunteer work for the community. 2. Muslim (Iran and Afghanistan): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Bayān, or perhaps an association with the legendary Iranian hero Rostam who wore the combat suit Babr-e Bayān (see Bayan).
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How common is the last name Bayani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bayani has shown a marked increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,544 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had climbed up the charts to rank 47,006, indicating an 18.31% increase in popularity. The actual count of individuals with this surname grew as well, rising from 331 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, a significant growth of 36.56%. This increase is also reflected in the proportion of the name per 100,000 people; it went from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, a 25% jump.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #47,006 | 18.31% |
| Count | 331 | 452 | 36.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.15 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bayani
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides valuable information regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Bayani surname. In 2000, the majority of those bearing this surname were of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity at 80.66%, although this proportion decreased slightly to 75.88% by 2010. Those identifying with two or more races increased from 4.83% in 2000 to 6.42% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as White also saw a modest increase from 12.39% in 2000 to 13.94% in 2010. Those reporting Hispanic ethnicity rose sharply from 1.51% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010. No Bayanis reported Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.66% | 75.88% | -5.93% |
| White | 12.39% | 13.94% | 12.51% |
| Two or More Races | 4.83% | 6.42% | 32.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 3.32% | 119.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |