Explore the Family Name Baye
The meaning of Baye
English (London), Dutch, and Walloon: variant of Bay.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baye in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Baye' saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 31,492 in popularity with a count of 695, giving it a proportion of 0.26 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slid to 33,645 despite only a small decrease in count to 677. This change resulted in a drop in proportion to 0.23 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,492 | #33,645 | -6.84% |
| Count | 695 | 677 | -2.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baye
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Baye', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant changes over this same period. Predominantly identified as White (81.24% in 2010, down slightly from 82.45% in 2000), the surname also has associations with the Black community, which increased from 12.52% in 2000 to 15.36% in 2010. The percentage identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 2.30% to 0.89%. Hispanic identification also saw a minor decrease from 2.01% to 1.92%. No individuals with the Baye surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.45% | 81.24% | -1.47% |
| Black | 12.52% | 15.36% | 22.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 1.92% | -4.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 0.89% | -61.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |